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She includes shiitake mushrooms ... M ake at least 12 cups dashi stock using powdered dashi powder according to directions. Kimi uses a combination of dashi powders: konbu, dried fish and shrimp.

Shiitake mushrooms are edible fungi, native to East Asia and are long known for their rich flavour. But did you know that shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) also bear enormous health benefits?

When it turns transparent, add shiitake. Once it is coated with oil, add dashi stock and chikuwa. Place lid and simmer over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until almost no liquid remains. 4.