Wadakyu Katsuobushi Bonito Flakes 40g

Wadakyu Katsuobushi Bonito Flakes 40g are thin flakes of dried and smoked bonito – one of the cornerstones of Japanese cooking. The flakes are packed with umami and, together with kombu, form the base of home-made dashi, the broth that gives miso soup, noodle soups and sauces their deep, rounded flavour.

Let a handful of flakes steep in hot water for a few minutes and strain, and you have fresh dashi. Katsuobushi is also a classic topping: scatter the flakes over okonomiyaki, takoyaki, tofu or rice and watch them «dance» in the heat. A small bag gives a lot of flavour. More Japanese staples are in the Japanese kitchen.