The recipe calls for a homemade dashi chicken stock from The Zen Kitchen that's totally worth the effort if you have the time, but you can also substitute it with store-bought dashi or the stock ...

The vegan mushroom dashi is made by steeping meaty shiitakes and umami-rich kombu in water overnight (like cold-brew coffee) and useful to have around for making light soups on a whim. Combine mus ...