Shimaya Shiitake Dashi Soup Stock Powder 42g (6g x 7 Sticks)

A shiitake mushroom dashi stock powder from Shimaya, a dashi and seasoning specialist founded in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1890. The powder uses sun-dried shiitake mushroom powder and shiitake extract as its base, giving it a distinctly earthy, woodsy aroma and a deep, rounded umami that is quite different in character from fish-based dashi — gentler on the palate, with a natural sweetness and a lingering finish. One half-stick (3g) dissolved in around 450ml of water makes a versatile, fragrant soup base for miso soup, clear soups, egg drop soup, simmered vegetables, stir-fries, and seasoned rice. It also blends well with other dashi types for a layered flavour. The 6g single-serve sticks make portioning simple, and the box of seven is a practical everyday size. A useful pantry staple for Japanese cooking at home, and a considerate alternative for those who avoid fish-based dashi.