Ingredient encyclopedia · Japanese Pantry
A Japanese pantry staple — the workshop of umami: kombu, katsuobushi, miso, and their relatives season by depth, not just salt.
Keep it fresh
Storage & shopping
Storage
Airtight and dark; opened miso and pickles refrigerate essentially forever. Dried sea vegetables keep a year+.
Put it to work
Recipes with bonito flakes
Homemade Ponzu
Japanese · Sauce
Okonomiyaki
Japanese · Dinner