Dashi

Dashi
Katsuobushi shavings before being soaked in water
TypeStock
Place of originJapan
VariationsKombu, shiitake, niboshi
Some common brands of packaged instant dashi

Dashi (, だし) is a family of stocks used in Japanese cuisine. Dashi forms the base for miso soup, clear broth soup, noodle broth soup, and many simmering liquids to accentuate the savory flavor known as umami.[1] Dashi is also mixed into the flour base of some grilled foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

  1. ^ "Umami – The Delicious 5th Taste You Need to Master!". Molecular Recipes. 24 March 2013.