dashi

noun

ˈdä-(ˌ)shē

: a fish broth made from dried bonito flakes and kombu

My broth of choice is often dashi, an essential Japanese stock of dried bonito flakes, kombu, and water that gives dishes like miso soup their subtle briny flavor.—

Emma Fishman

Dashi, an umami-rich stock, is the stealth building block for many Japanese recipes: soups and ramen dishes; sides and salads; poached proteins and vegetables; and dipping sauces.—

The Dallas Morning News

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All five varieties of ramen use the same noodles—chewy, straight, and thin, from the supplier Sun Noodle—and all begin with the same foundational broth, made with chicken stock and dashi. —

Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2024 Several dishes, including the rice (don) dishes, often build on a homemade dashi. —

Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024 Similar to bouillon powder or instant dashi, Vegeta is a cheat code for boosting flavor. —

Sam Smart, Bon Appétit, 22 Aug. 2023 Others involve new spins — like the addition of yuzu to the Key lime pie or dashi and miso to the clam chowder. —

Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for dashi