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Bacon Dashi

Bacon Dashi

This bacon recipe from chef David Chang's "Momofuku" cookbook is used to make his Slow-Poached Eggs with Shrimp and Grits. Photo courtesy of Gabriele Stabile.

The Martha Stewart Show, November 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/333997/bacon-dashi
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60100(2)2
  • Yield Makes 2 quarts

Ingredients

    • 2 (3-by-6-inch) pieces konbu
    • 1/2 pound smoky bacon

Directions

  1. Rinse konbu under running water. Transfer konbu to a medium saucepan and add 8 cups water. Bring water to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off stove and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove konbu from saucepan and add bacon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer bacon for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove bacon from saucepan. Transfer liquid to an airtight container and chill until fat separates and hardens on top. Remove fat and discard. Store dashi covered and refrigerated, up to 3 days.

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