Practical ingredient guide
Dashi powder
Powdered or granulated concentrate for a Japanese stock.
Stocks and drinks
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Dissolve as directed on the pack and reduce added salt. Dashi can contain bonito, seaweed or other ingredients; this profile uses a bonito preparation as its reference.
Flavour profile
Concentrated savoury umami, salty and fish-flavoured in bonito dashi.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check ingredients, dosage, allergens and a sealed pack.
Store
Keep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place and use dry utensils.
Prepare
Soups, udon, sauces and Japanese stocks.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Mushrooms, soy sauce, ginger and noodles.
How to substitute it
Homemade kombu dashi for a plant-based alternative with a different composition.
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