Ajinomoto Hondashi Katsuodashi, Japan - 1KG
Dashi powder, 1kg. This is the world's most recognised bonito-based dashi powder. Inc., the inventor of the original umami seasoning. Hondashi translates as "real, genuine broth": granules made from smoked katsuobushi (skipjack tuna/bonito), salt, sugar, and umami enhancers that dissolve instantly in hot water to create authentic Japanese dashi stock without hours of preparation. Sold under the Ajinomoto name.
A ramen shop uses it for Miso soup, the most common everyday Japanese soup base, ramen, udon, and soba noodle broths, dashimaki tamago, Japanese rolled omelette, and simmered dishes (nimono), meat, vegetable, and fish stews.
A cool, dry shelf is the right place for it. Close the pack as soon as you have taken what you need. Allergens on the pack: Fish, milk, wheat. Origin on the label: Japan.
Key Features
- Made from real smoked katsuobushi (bonito/skipjack tuna)
- Instant dashi — dissolves immediately in hot water
- Authentic Japanese umami base — the foundation of Japanese cuisine
- 1KG foodservice pack — economical for high-volume kitchens
- Produced by Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Japan — inventor of umami seasoning
Applications
- Miso soup — the most common everyday Japanese soup base
- Ramen, udon, and soba noodle broths
- Dashimaki tamago — Japanese rolled omelette
- Simmered dishes (nimono) — meat, vegetable, and fish stews
- Donburi sauces — gyudon, oyakodon, katsudon
- Sukiyaki, oden, and shabu-shabu hot pot bases
Product Specifications
- Brand: Ajinomoto
- Origin: Japan
- Net Weight: 1KG
- Typical Ingredients: Salt, MSG, lactose, sugar, dried bonito tuna, disodium inosinate, yeast extract, bonito broth, bonito extract (verify current pack)
- Allergens: Fish, milk, wheat
- Usage: ~4g per 600ml water for standard dashi strength
- Storage: Cool, dry place; reseal tightly after opening