Taikou Hanakatsuo Dashi is for everyday use.
It is a highly regarded hanakatsuo (flower bonito) that produces good dashi (broth).
Please use it for making ichiban dashi (first extract).
Hanakatsuo refers to dried bonito flakes that are not mold-cured like honkarebushi (fully cured dried bonito), but are shaved from ara-bushi (rough dried bonito).
The aroma of smoked bonito and the distinct scent unique to ara-bushi are characteristic features.
No cooking method surpasses the quality of the ingredients.
For delicious dishes, please use high-quality ingredients.
After extracting the broth, you can freeze it in an ice tray for storage, making it easy to use whenever needed.
◆ How to make bonito dashi
Unlike honkarebushi, hanakatsuo is used only for ichiban dashi. If you wish to make niban dashi (second extract), add an appropriate amount of additional bonito.
1. Add 15–20g of hanakatsuo to 1 liter of boiling water.
2. Once it comes to a boil again, turn off the heat and strain.
※ Do not boil the broth for a long time, as this can cause bitterness and off-flavors.
◆ How to make kombu and bonito dashi
Dashi made from kombu and bonito flakes can be used in various dishes.
1. Soak 10g of kombu in 1 liter of water overnight. (The basic soaking time is overnight; at minimum, soak for 2 hours.)
2. Place the soaked kombu and water in a pot and heat. Remove the kombu just before boiling.
Slowly extracting umami over medium-low heat is the secret to delicious kombu dashi.
3. When it starts to boil, add 15–20g of bonito flakes per liter (if using freshly shaved honkarebushi, half that amount is sufficient).
4. After simmering for about 2–5 minutes over medium-low heat, strain the broth.
◆ Storage after opening
Ideally, consume all of the product after opening to enjoy its full flavor. If not, remove the air from the bag and store in the freezer. Quality will deteriorate over time, so please use it promptly after opening.
＜Taikou＞
During the mid-Edo period, a long era of peace allowed the "dashi" culture to spread widely among common people.
When Tsukiji Fish Market was located in Nihonbashi, high-quality kombu produced nationwide was gathered in Osaka, called "Kombu from Kamappo/Osaka," and high-quality bonito flakes from Edo/Tokyo, called "Katsuobushi from Edo/Tokyo."
Our company originated from Kaga-ya Abe Chobei Shoten, a long-standing bonito wholesale shop in Nihonbashi/Kobuna-cho, which has continued since the Edo period.
Before the war, my father, Minoru Inaba, who started as an apprentice and rose to the position of head clerk, founded Inaba Shoten, a bonito wholesale business, in 1964 (Showa 39).
The second generation, Yasuzo Inaba, inherited the wholesale of premium bonito, expanded sales channels, and began processing shaved bonito.
Furthermore, in collaboration with bonito craftsmen in Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, we continue to produce top-quality bonito using locally caught, pole-and-line caught fish.
Although the location has moved to Harumi, Chuo Ward, the pursuit remains for authentic bonito.
We deliver high-quality bonito so that you can say, "Bonito flakes are this delicious."
◆ Taikou's Philosophy
1. There is no processing method that surpasses the quality of the ingredients.
No matter how skilled the craftsman, the best flavor cannot be achieved without good raw materials.
We are committed to handling bonito flakes made from high-quality "local pole-and-line caught bonito."
2. We only deliver products that our discerning eyes consider "delicious."
Food sustains life.
3. We conduct fair transactions with bonito producers based on mutual trust.
Careful and honest manufacturing takes considerable effort and time.
That effort and time are essential to making delicious bonito flakes.
The work of producers is reflected in the form of the bonito flakes, which cannot be disguised in front of a skilled eye.
■ Product Name: Bonito Flakes, Katsuobushi, Taikou Hanakatsuo Dashi, Domestic Hanakatsuo, Katsuobushi
■ Content: 60g × 2 packs
■ Ingredients: Bonito flakes (produced in Kagoshima Prefecture)
■ Manufacturer or Seller: Taikou
■ Expiration Date: 240 days from the date of manufacture
■ Storage Method: Avoid high temperature and humidity; store in a cool, dark place
■ Category: Food
■ Country of Manufacture: Japan
【Disclaimer】
* The listed expiration date indicates the number of days from the date of manufacture. Please inquire for the actual date.
* Since inventory is shared with our website, there may be times when the product is out of stock, available for order, or canceled.
* Due to product renewal, packaging or contents may differ slightly from the delivered product.
* Mail delivery is via post; cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (3cm or less), packaging is simplified.
Damage to the outer packaging is not covered by our liability.
Product Number: taiko-dashikore2