This Japanese Honkarebushi Block from Kagoshima is categorized as a high-grade katsuobushi (dried bonito).
Katsuobushi is simmered, smoked bonito fillet which eventually fermented through sun-drying and mold-growing processes. By doing these it contains rich flavor and distinctive umami (savoriness).
This katsuobushi produced by hand and for more than 6 months is called honkarebushi.
Produced by Nakano Katsuobushi, a long-established store in Kagoshima Prefecture noted for the quality dried fish products. Among the Japanese prefectures, Kagoshima ranks #1 in the quantity of production of ”katsuobushi” (dried Japanese bonito flakes). Nakano's honkarebushi is recognized as a high-end dried bonito.
A must-try product for those who wish to experience the essence of Japanese cuisine.
Use Bonito shaver to make it as bonito flakes.
Give the shaved bonito a good boil and you can make a katsuobushi soup stock.
Flakes can be used as a topping for salads, tofu, cheese, ramen, udon or yakisoba noodles.
You can also use it by adding into mayonnaise, olive oil, or soy sauce and create original dressing.
- Net weight: (approx. 200g)
- Vacuum-packed in plastic bag
- Used bonito in Kagoshima Prefecture (well-known production area of bonito in Japan)
- Made in Japan
- SDSophie De B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/19/24Excelent
Very nice
- SPSophie P.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/29/24Great for dashi
Makes a clean and umami rich dashi
- GVGinny van R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/29/24Warming & deep flavour
This katsuo ushi has a beautiful deep flavour and is warming.
- JSJules S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/30/24Happy
Great quality and service
- CSCynthia S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/8/24Excellent service
I purchased this to give a friend as a Christmas gift. It arrived quickly and was packed well. Thank you for your excellent service.
- WMWalter M. G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/15/23Great taste
Shaving a bonito blick freshly instead of using pre-shaved flakes does make a big difference!
I have tested both. Great quality!
Make sure you put the block into a steamed cloth for ten minutes before shaving.
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