Wadakyo

Wadakyo is a Japanese brand known at Thai-Butikken for its bonito flakes, katsuobushi. These are thin flakes of dried, smoked bonito (a type of tuna), which are a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. The flakes provide a deep, umami-rich flavor and are used to make broth and as a topping. It's a classic Japanese staple.

What you'll find here:

• Wadakyo Katsuobushi Bonito Tuna Flakes
• Thin flakes of dried, smoked bonito
• Umami-rich Japanese staple

Use katsuobushi to make dashi, the classic Japanese broth that forms the base of miso soup, noodle dishes, and stews. The flakes can also be sprinkled as a topping on okonomiyaki, takoyaki, tofu, and cooked vegetables, where they add a lot of umami.

Steep the flakes in hot, not boiling, water for dashi, and store the bag in a dry, tightly sealed place to keep the flakes crisp and aromatic.

Buy Wadakyo katsuobushi at Thai-Butikken and make authentic Japanese dashi and umami toppings.