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Hi Reader,

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Did you get a chance to make one (or both!) of the dashi recipes I shared last month? If not, no worries! You can still check out my awase dashi and vegan dashi recipes. They're a great place to start!

To me, making dashi is a way of taking care of myself with extra love. Sure, you can buy high-quality dashi packets (I love Kayanoya!), but there’s something grounding and almost meditative about making it from scratch.

And the best part? It really doesn’t take much time.

So this week, I’m excited to share another cozy favorite: Shiitake Dashi, a super simple, plant-based dashi made from dried shiitake mushrooms. You only need two ingredients, and it requires zero cooking. (Yes, really!)

🍳New Recipe: Shiitake Dashi (Dried Shiitake Mushroom Broth)

Learn two easy ways to make shiitake dashi: a slow, overnight method and a quick version that takes just an hour. It’s perfect for miso soup, noodle bowls, or sipping all on its own.

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💫Why You'll Love This Recipe

• 🌱Delicious + sustainable: You can reuse the shiitake after making the broth. Toss them into miso soup, udon, or stir-fries. Nothing goes to waste.
• 🕗2 easy methods: Choose between an overnight soak or a 1-hour quick version, whatever works best for your schedule.
• 👩‍🍳No cooking required: Just soak and wait. That’s it!

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Get the recipe

💡My Favorite Way to Make Dashi

While I respect the traditional stovetop method, cold-brew dashi has completely won me over.

Just add your ingredients to a container, chill it in the fridge, and it’s ready when you are, whether that’s breakfast or dinner.

This easy prep method helped me shift from dashi-packet girl to homemade-dashi girl 🙂. And let me tell you, miso soup made with homemade dashi? Chef’s kiss.

If you’ve been on the fence, please give it a try. Your future self will thank you.

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🧠 New to dashi? Check out my Ultimate Guide to Dashi to learn the different types and how to choose the right one for you.

💬Let's Chat

Is there a Japanese dish you’ve always wanted to try at home? Hit reply and let me know! I’d love to hear your ideas, and who knows, it might show up on the blog soon.

If you make the dashi, don’t forget to send me the pic(s)! I’d be so happy to see your creations.

Thanks so much for being here.
Wishing you a warm and delicious week 🍙

- Kurumi

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P.S. My dashi series is almost coming to an end… I know, I’m sad too! But next week, I’ll share one more plant-based dashi recipe that’s just as easy and just as tasty. Stay tuned!

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