It's also the star of endless dinners, from beefy chili to veggie-forward curries to chicken and rice. I'm happy to eat it ...

If you don't have any shrimp stock in your freezer, substitute instant dashi stock, made with dashi bags (they look like tea bags, and can be found at shops selling Japanese products). Soak two ...

You may make stock using the usual store-bought dashi powder in packets or granulated types. We recommend a flavor that is light on saltiness and sweetness but try cooking it once and make ...