Simmer or Sprinkle:
Choose What Your Dish Needs
Kayanoya Dashi adds authentic Japanese flavor in two effortless ways—simmer for a clean, umami-rich broth, or tear open the packet and use it as a seasoning to boost flavor instantly.
1
Simmer to Make Broth
Drop the whole packet into water, bring to a boil on high, then simmer on medium for 3 minutes.
Basic Broth: 1 packet per 2 cups of water.
Perfect for: miso soup, clear soup, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), udon, soba.
Rich Broth: 2 packets per 2½ cups of water.
Perfect for: simmered dishes, dipping sauce for noodles (mentsuyu), or dishes needing a stronger flavor.
2
Use as Seasoning
Open the packet, sprinkle the powder directly into your dish, then stir well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Add umami to stir-fries and noodle dishes.
- Use as a savory rub for meat or fish instead of salt and pepper.
- Mix into sauces like tomato or cream for deeper flavor.
- Blend into batter for savory pancakes or tempura.
- Shake onto fries or fried foods as a finishing touch.
One Dashi
Endless Possibilities
From authentic Japanese dish like udon to stir-fries and even salad dressings—Kayanoya Dashi adds depth and balance to a wide range of dishes.It’s your all-in-one flavor enhancer.
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Whether you’re looking for rich seafood flavor or a vegan-friendly option, our full lineup has something for every cooking style.
 Vegetable Stock Powder |  Mushroom Stock Powder |  Kelp Stock Powder |  Ultra-Premium Dashi Stock Powder |  Light-in-Sodium Dashi Stock Powder |  Light-in-Sodium Vegetable Stock Powder | |
Flavor Profile | This Western-style dashi concentrates the umami of five vegetables and offers a consommé-like depth of vegetable flavor. | A blend of domestically grown log-cultivated shiitake and maitake mushrooms creates a broth with deep, rich flavor. This dashi is full of fragrant mushroom aroma and is also suitable for vegetarian (shojin) cuisine. | Carefully selected Ma-kombu for its sweetness and Rishiri-kombu for its clear umami create a mellow kelp flavor that complements other ingredients beautifully. | Combining light, clear-flavored tuna flakes with Hongare-katsuobushi, grilled flying fish, Rishiri-kombu, and dried flying fish creates a refined, delicate broth that showcases the umami of tuna. | Balanced and savory, with 53% less sodium than our standard blend—perfect for lighter meals. | Light and gentle, with natural vegetable richness and 67% less sodium than our regular dashi. |
Key Ingredients | Onion, Celery, Garlic, Carrot, and Cabbage | Dried Shitake Mushrooms and Dried Maitake Mushrooms | Ma-Kombu, Rishiri-Kombu, and Dried Shiitake Mushroom | Tuna, Hongare-katsuobushi, Grilled Flying Fish, Rishiri-Kombu, and Dried Flying Fish | Grilled Flying Fish, Katsuobushi, Round Herring, and Ma-Kombu | Onion, Celery, Garlic, Carrot, and Cabbage |
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Best Used For | Soups, Pasta, and Pilaf | Seasoned Mixed Rice, Simmered Dishes, and Chawanmushi | Osuimono, Seasoned Mixed Rice, and Hot Pot | Osuimono and Chawanmushi | Osuimono, Miso Soup, Udon and Soba, Seasoned Mixed Rice, Simmered Dishes, Chawanmushi, and Hot Pot | Soups, Pasta, and Pilaf |