Dried bonito flakes
Very fine dried, smoked bonito flakes with a concentrated savoury flavour.
What it offers and why to use it
Very fine dried, smoked bonito flakes with a concentrated savoury flavour. Steep briefly in hot water and strain to make a sauce base.
Very fine dried, smoked bonito flakes with a concentrated savoury flavour.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Look for dry flakes in an airtight pack; check that they are fish flakes rather than a stock mix.
Store
Reseal after opening and follow the manufacturer’s storage guidance to retain the aroma.
Prepare
Steep briefly in hot water and strain to make a sauce base.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Ginger, soy sauce, mushrooms and fish.
How to substitute it
Fish stock, giving a less smoky result.
Recipes with dried bonito flakes
Duck breast with bonito and ginger sauce
Duck breast with a kombu, dried bonito and ginger sauce, served with shiitake mushrooms and spring garlic.
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