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| Avanti Power Dashi supports roasted organic eggplant dengaku w/ garlic tomatoes & jalapeño |
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Dashi is the Mother Broth of Japan, loaded w/ umami, generally
containing kombu seaweed & katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) as the main
ingredients. Avanti Power Dashi is
a vegetarian version enhanced w/ shiitake mushrooms and a cornucopia of
optional ingredients too. This
open ended recipe encourages creativity in your kitchen.
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| Avanti Power Dashi steeped and basking in its magnificence |
Avanti Power Dashi
Essential Ingredients
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Amount
|
Measure
|
Ingredient
|
Prep
Method
|
|
2
|
Quarts
|
Filtered water
|
|
|
5
|
Medium
|
Dried shiitake mushrooms
|
|
|
1
|
3 X 4 inch
|
Dashi kombu
|
Wiped w/ damp cloth
|
|
¼
|
Cup
|
Citrus zest
|
Organic
|
Optional Ingredients
|
2 to 5
|
Whole
|
Dried chili peppers
|
|
¼
|
Teaspoon
|
Green tea
|
|
¼
|
Teaspoon
|
Asafetida
|
|
½
|
Teaspoon
|
Reishi mushroom powder
|
|
1
|
Teaspoon
|
Dried oregano
|
|
1
|
Tablespoon
|
Nama shoyu or tamari
|
|
2
|
Tablespoons
|
Sake or sherry
|
Power Roots
|
1
|
Tablespoon
|
Fresh ginger
|
|
1
|
Medium
|
Red onion, skin & first
layer
|
|
2 or 3
|
Medium
|
Scallions
|
|
1
|
Large
|
Leek trimmings
|
|
1
|
Tablespoon
|
Fresh galangal
|
|
2
|
Teaspoons
|
Fresh turmeric
|
|
2
|
Whole
|
Garlic cloves, crushed
|
|
1
|
Medium
|
Carrot
|
Strong Fresh Herbs
|
1
|
Sprig
|
Lemon verbena
|
|
1
|
4 inch piece
|
Lemon grass
|
|
3
|
Whole
|
Bay leaves
|
Delicate Fresh Herbs
|
2
|
Sprigs
|
Lemon balm
|
|
3
|
Sprigs
|
Fresh oregano
|
|
8
|
Whole
|
Fresh basil leaves
|
|
10
|
Springs
|
Fresh thyme
|
|
1
|
Sprig
|
rosemary
|
Combine the essential ingredients w/ your optional, power
root and strong herb selections in a medium stock pot. Cover and put over
medium low heat. Set a timer for
15 mins. When the mixture comes to
a very low simmer, allow to barely simmer very gently, covered for 5 mins. Turn off heat. Replace cover and allow to fully
cool. If adding delicate fresh
herbs, add them 20 mins after you’ve turned off the heat. Replace cover and cool.
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| Putting the Dashi in Age Dashi Dofu w/ Avanti Shichimi crusted organic tofu |
Once cool, there are three ways to go. 1) strain and use the powerful clear
broth. 2) Pull out the herbs,
lemon grass, bay leaves, lemon verbena etc. (anything fibrous or tough) and
Vitamix the rest for a true power bisque. 3) Strain off the first power broth
for a clear delight, then Vitamix the soft bits w/ some brewed herbal, green or
genmai tea for an amazing soup & sauce base.
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| Blended Avanti Power Dashi forms the flavor sauce for Crystal Dumplings & Frittata Crisps |
Once you taste the base flavors of this umami rich, versatile kitchen concoction you'll be inspired to plate up a myriad of dishes.
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| Shiitake & crimini mushrooms lend their charms to roasted vegetables w/ blended Power Dashi |
Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win
Situation!
Eat, Live & Party Well
Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland
Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic,
sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.
Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a
culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian
healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.
Our successful restaurant Avanti Café was located on
17th St in Costa Mesa from 2005 through 2014. Follow us on social media to see what
is new and in store for Avanti in our culinary futures.
At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to
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