The brand Kayanoya plans to celebrate National Dashi Day on October 15th.
Famous for its soy sauce, Kayanoya has grown into one of Japan’s most respected names in artisanal dashi and seasonings. Beloved by chefs and home cooks alike, its additive-free Original Dashi Stock Powder has become a pantry essential, making Japanese cooking more effortless and accessible.
But what exactly is Dashi?
Dashi is an umami-rich, flavor-enhancing broth that acts as the base of so many delicious dishes, like Miso soup, Soba Noodle soup, and of course, ramen
Often called Japan’s answer to chicken stock, dashi is a foundational broth made from kombu, bonito flakes, and roasted flying fish that brings deep, savory umami to countless dishes. Kayanoya’s signature dashi powder packets make umami-rich cooking simple and stress-free…they steep like tea bags or can be sprinkled directly into dishes, adding effortless depth and savory flavor to just about everything.
You’re probably already familiar with the taste, as dashi is the healthy and nutritious base for many Japanese dishes, but you can use it in just about anything.
For first-timers, the best way to try the delicious umami taste is Kayanoya USA’s launch of a first-to-market Dashi Starter Kit ($13.50): a convenient intro to Japanese umami that includes Kayanoya’s Original Dashi Stock Powder packets, Freeze-dried Mushrooms and more.
