Definition
dashi
noun
- A Japanese stock made by simmering kombu (kelp) and bonito flakes in water, used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes.
Usage: Japanese cuisine term; Commonly used in miso soup and other traditional Japanese dishes
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicate dashi by steeping kombu and bonito flakes overnight.
- Miso soup requires a good quality dashi to develop its full flavor.
- Dashi is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking.
- You can make instant dashi using powdered packets if fresh ingredients are unavailable.
- The restaurant's signature dashi was made from premium dried fish and seaweed.