Best 7 Sanuki Sea Stock Recipes

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Sanuki sea stock, also known as Sanuki-no-iriko dashi, is a traditional Japanese stock made from dried baby sardines and konbu seaweed. It is a staple ingredient in many Japanese dishes, including udon noodles, tempura, and miso soup. This stock is highly prized for its delicate flavor and rich umami taste. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Sanuki sea stock. We'll cover the necessary ingredients, provide step-by-step instructions, and discuss some common variations of this classic stock. So, let's dive in and explore the art of making Sanuki sea stock.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD STOCK



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons good olive oil
Shells from 1 pound large shrimp
2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1/3 cup tomato paste
10 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add 1 1/2 quarts water, the wine, tomato paste, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for one hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing on the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. If not, add enough water or white wine to make 1 quart.
  • Cool completely, transfer to containers, and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

SANUKI SEA STOCK



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_(Iriko Dashi) Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Andoh's book_ Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen. _Andoh also shared some helpful tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page. This recipe originally accompanied Thick White Noodles in Soup, Topped with Eggs and Scallions and Cold Noodle Salad with Ponzu Sauce._ In the Sanuki region of Shikoku Island, noodle soup stock is typically made from dried sardines called iriko, in combination with dried kelp (kombu), and dried black mushrooms (hoshi shiitake). Some Sanuki stocks are enriched with bonito flakes (katsuobushi) and if you prefer a smoky flavor to your broth, I suggest you add these flakes, too. All the dried foodstuffs used to make stocks are rich in naturally occurring glutamates and provide intense flavor to the soup.

Provided by Elizabeth Andoh

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 large, or 15 small, dried sardines (iriko), about 1/2 ounce trimmed (see Tips, below)
10 to 12 square inches kelp (kombu; see Tips, below)
1 whole, or stems from 2 or 3, dried (hoshi) shiitake mushroom (see Tips, below)
4 1/2 to 5 cups cold water, filtered or bottled for best results
1-, 3-, or 5-gram packet bonito flakes (katsuobushi), optional (see Tips, below)

Steps:

  • Place the dried sardines, kelp, and dried mushrooms in a deep pot and cover with the cold water. Place the pot over medium-high heat and wait until small bubbles appear around the rim before adjusting the heat to maintain a steady but not very vigorous simmer. Cook the stock for about 10 minutes, or until the broth becomes a pale gold. If large clouds of froth appear, skim them away. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the contents to sink to the bottom naturally, about 2 minutes.
  • If you want a smoky flavor, add the bonito flakes (the more flakes you use, the smokier the flavor). Wait 2 or 3 minutes for the flakes to sink, and then strain the broth through a fine-woven muslin cloth, or a coffee-filter-lined colander.

SEAFOOD STOCK



Seafood Stock image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h35m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons good olive oil
Shells from 1 pound large shrimp
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup good white wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
10 sprigs fresh thyme, including stems

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add 1 1/2 quarts of water, the white wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. You can make up the difference with water or wine if you need to.

SOPHIA'S HOMEMADE SEAFOOD STOCK



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This tasty homemade seafood stock is perfect for making seafood soups, paella, and much more.

Provided by Sophia Del Carmen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 bunch celery, coarsely chopped
4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
2 large green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro
½ bunch fresh oregano
2 bay leaves
3 ½ (1 liter) bottles water
½ pound fish parts (such as bones, spine, and tail)
2 large fish heads
2 cups clam juice
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, and bell peppers and saute for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, oregano, and bay leaves. Saute for 2 minutes more. Add water, fish parts, fish heads, clam juice, and peppercorns.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours. Turn off heat and let cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove bulk items from stock using a skimmer or slotted spoon. Strain stock through a fine-mesh strainer into a large container, making sure all fish bones have been removed. Use or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 199.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SEAFOOD STOCK



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This recipe for seafood stock is courtesy of Michelle Bernstein and should be used in her delicious Latina-Style Bouillabaisse recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium Spanish onions, finely chopped
2 medium leeks, washed well and coarsely chopped
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 cups chopped fennel (from about 1 large bulb)
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon herbes d'Provence
1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon saffron threads
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped beefsteak tomatoes (from about 3 tomatoes)
2 pounds shrimp, chopped
5 pounds fish, such as red snapper, cleaned, gutted, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 bottle dry white wine
8 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Add onions, leeks, celery, fennel, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add herbes d'Provence, lavender, tarragon, orange zest, chiles, saffron, bay leaves, tomato paste, tomatoes, shrimp, and fish. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and let simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Add stock and let simmer until flavorful, about 1 1/2 hours. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing down on solids to extract liquid. Season with salt.

ASIAN FISH STOCK



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A "twist" on the basic fish stock recipe, this recipe uses a bit of serrano chili, ginger and sherry.

Provided by Tessa Morales

Categories     Stocks

Time 2h7m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 small yellow onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 inches fresh ginger
1 small green serrano chili, halved
2 lbs fresh fish bones, from white nonoily fish
12 cups filtered water or 12 cups mineral water
2 cups white wine
1 cup rice wine or 1 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat and add the onions, celery, ginger and serrano and saute until golden Add the fish bones and sweat for 10 minutes Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer for 1 hour, partially covered Strain and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use I freeze in ice cube trays, and store the cubes in double ziplocks, until ready to use Ask your local fish store to save fish bones, for you.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 206.6, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 0.3

DASHI STOCK (KONBUDASHI)



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Dashi is the basic stock used in most all Japanese cooking. Dashi stock is the base for miso soup. This recipe is for a Konbudashi, which is made with konbu (dried kelp/seaweed) and bonito flakes (a dried fish which has been shaved into flakes.) There are many variations of dashi, but this is probably the most common.

Provided by Kyle Hildebrant

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ounce dashi kombu (dried kelp)
1 quart water
½ cup bonito flakes

Steps:

  • Wipe away any dirt from the kombu with a paper towel, being careful not to rub off the white powdery deposits on the seaweed. Place the kombu and water in a saucepan, and allow it to soak for 30 minutes to become soft.
  • Remove the kombu from the water, and cut several lengthwise slits into the leaf. Return the kombu to the water, and bring it to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the kombu to prevent the stock from becoming bitter.
  • Stir the bonito flakes into the kombu-flavored water, bring back to a boil, and take the pan off the heat. Allow the water to cool. When the bonito flakes have settled to the bottom, strain the dashi through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 111.1 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the stock will taste.
  • Choose the right kombu: There are different types of kombu, each with its unique flavor. For a light and delicate stock, use ma-kombu. For a more robust flavor, use dashi-kombu.
  • Soak the kombu and shiitake mushrooms before using them: This will help to extract their flavor and make the stock more flavorful.
  • Use the right amount of water: The amount of water you use will affect the flavor and consistency of the stock. For a light stock, use more water. For a more concentrated stock, use less water.
  • Bring the stock to a boil slowly: Boiling the stock too quickly can make it cloudy. Bring it to a boil slowly, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for the desired amount of time.
  • Skim the scum from the stock: As the stock simmers, a scum will form on the surface. Skim this off with a spoon to make the stock clearer.
  • Strain the stock: Once the stock has finished simmering, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.

Conclusion:

Sanuki sea stock is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and umami to soups, stews, and sauces. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Sanuki sea stock at home.

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