Kohyo Katsuobushi Bonito Flakes 25g

Katsuobushi (鰹節) is a staple Japanese ingredient made from dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna. These paper-thin shavings, also known as bonito flakes, have a deep, smoky, and savoury umami flavour that is fundamental to Japanese cuisine. They are most famously used to make dashi, the classic Japanese soup stock that forms the base for miso soup, noodle broths, and various dipping sauces. For a simple and flavourful garnish, sprinkle these delicate flakes over dishes like okonomiyaki, takoyaki, or a simple bowl of steamed rice and tofu, where they will appear to 'dance' from the heat. The flakes can also be steeped in hot water with kombu seaweed to create a rich, clear broth in minutes. This ingredient is a cornerstone of Japanese pantry cooking, providing an instant depth of flavour to many meals.