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classic tsuyu broth

serves 2

prep time 2 - 12 hrs

cook time 10 mins

start cooking
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you will need

  • 400ml water
  • 200ml soy sauce
  • 150ml mirin
  • 1 large piece (about 5g) dried kombu
  • 25g katsuobushi

let's get cooking

  1. step 1

    Add all the ingredients to a pan and bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5 mins.

  2. step 2

    Turn off the heat and let the broth cool. Leave for 2 hours [or overnight in the fridge] for the flavours to infuse.

  3. step 3

    Strain using a very fine sieve and serve hot or cold with noodles.