Dashi stock

A Japanese base stock of an infusion of kombu seaweed and/or bonito tuna shavings, light and clear, with a light marine taste and umami, for miso, clear soups and noodles.

Dashi stock is a Japanese base stock of an infusion of kombu seaweed and/or shavings of cured bonito tuna (katsuobushi) in hot water, light golden, clear, with a clean light marine taste and a deep umami without a pronounced fishiness; a vegan version on kombu and dried shiitake mushrooms also exists. It is used as a base for miso soup, clear soups, noodles, tsuyu and teriyaki sauces, braised dishes, tamago omelette and nabe.