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Kayanoya Light in Sodium Dashi Stock Powder

Light in Sodium Dashi Stock Powder is made from materials of the fine quality, with 53% less sodium. Its superb flavor comes from roasted flying fish (ago) and round herring (urume iwashi) in addition to the usual dashi mixture of dried kelp (ma kombu) and dried bonito flakes. Excellent for use in both Japanese and Western dishes, adding umami (savory flavor) to soups, stews, pastas, grilled dishes, and more.

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Hawaii: $14.30
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Alaska: $9.00

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Package design is subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Product Information

30 Pack: Net Weight: 7.61 oz (216 g)

5 Pack: Net Weight: 1.41 oz (40 g)


Product of Japan

Ingredients
Flavor Raw Materials (Dried Bonito, Dried Sardine Extract Powder, Roasted Flying Fish, Dried Round Herring, Dried Kelp), Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Fermented Seasoning [Fermented Seasoning (Soybean, Wheat), Starch Hydrolysate, Yeast Extract]
How to Store/Shelf Life
Shelf Life: 365 days
*This product's ""best before"" date is 365 days after the date of packaging. 100% of our products are created in carefully monitored facilities in Japan, and then shipped to overseas markets, so please note that our ""best before"" date may be sooner than packaged products that contain preservatives.

How to Store:
Store at room temperature, avoiding high humidity and direct sunlight. Refrigeration is not recommended.
Open the foil bag and take out only the number of packets you need. Press out excess air and reseal the bag as tightly as possible.
Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 packet (8 g)

Calories: 25 kcal

Total Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: Less than 5 mg

Sodium: 210 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 3 g

Protein: 3 g

Allergen Information
Bonito, Sardine, Flying Fish, Round Herring, Wheat, and Soybeans.

Kayanoya Original Dashi

Traditional, professional quality Dashi stock in two minutes.
Kayanoya is part of Kubara Honke, a family-owned company from Kyushu, Japan, with over 130 years of history. We are dedicated to sharing the essence of traditional Japanese cooking with the world --- through simple, natural ingredients and artisanal methods.

How to use Dashi

Instructions

STEP ONE

STEP ONE

Soak an unopened dashi packet in the water throughout.

STEP TWO

STEP TWO

Swirl the packet from side to side until it becomes amber in color.

STEP THREE

STEP THREE

Bring the water to a boil over high heat

STEP FOUR

STEP FOUR

Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Simmering time may vary by products.
STEP FIVE

STEP FIVE

Remove and discard packet.

There are two ways to prepare Kayanoya stocks.

If your dish requires clear stock, infuse the packet in a saucepan with water. If your dish does not require clear stock, empty the contents of the packet directly into the water. Both methods result in a full-flavored stock.You can also tear packet(s) and empty the contents directly into a saucepan with water. Bring water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and hold temperature for 2 minutes. Stock is ready to use.

ONE PACKET

ONE PACKET

One packet per 1 ¾ cups water (400 ml) for basic dashi broth.

Two packets

Two packets

Two packets per 2 cups water (500 ml) for rich dashi broth.

Making Authentic Dashi Broth

Dashi is the foundation of Japanese cuisine, and how you simmer makes all the...

Instructions

To add depth to sauces

To add depth to sauces

Just tear open a packet and simmer into tomato or cream sauces to instantly boost richness.

As a substitute for salt and pepper

As a substitute for salt and pepper

Use it wherever you would normally season with salt. Fold it into ground meat, dust it over fish, or blend it into marinades to add depth and a delicate savory note.

As a soup base

As a soup base

Tear open a packet and stir it into your soup and allow it to simmer with your favorite ingredients, producing a naturally flavorful meal.

As a seasoning

As a seasoning

Sprinkle directly into stir-fried vegetables, noodles, or sautéed dishes. The dashi melts gently into the heat and enhances each ingredient with delicate umami while preserving the natural taste.

Mixed into batter or dough

Mixed into batter or dough

Blend dashi into tempura batter, savory pancakes, or bread dough. As it cooks, the aroma becomes more pronounced and a gentle savoriness spreads throughout.

Cooked with rice

Cooked with rice

Before cooking, add water and dashi to the rice cooker. Even without extra ingredients, the gentle flavor of dashi makes for an elegant dish.

Infused in Oil

Infused in Oil

Combine dashi with neutral oil and warm it slowly while stirring. In a short time, the fragrance is released and turns the oil into a versatile finishing touch for vegetables, eggs, or salads.

Sprinkled on Fried Food

Sprinkled on Fried Food

Use it as a final seasoning on freshly fried dishes. A light sprinkle adds refinement and makes familiar foods feel special. The kids will love it too.

Cooking with Dashi as a Seasoning

Open the packet, sprinkle the powder directly into your dish, then stir well ...

Quality Ingredients

Dried Bonito Flakes

Dried Bonito Flakes

We use high-quality arabushi (dried bonito) smoked slowly over hardwood for two weeks. This results in a rich, bold aroma and an exceptionally deep flavor.

Round Herring  (Urume Iwashi)

Round Herring (Urume Iwashi)

It features a rich umami flavor with a subtle sweetness, which creates a deep, well-rounded taste. Carefully selected round herring (urume iwashi) are processed while still fresh to preserve their quality.

Roasted Flying Fish (Ago)

Roasted Flying Fish (Ago)

It is used to make soup stock in Hakata-style ozoni, a traditional New Year’s dish from Kyushu. For Kayanoya's Original Dashi, the freshly caught fish are roasted and then ground whole — bones and all — to extract their full flavor.

Dried Kelp (Ma Kombu)

Dried Kelp (Ma Kombu)

This premium-quality kelp grows in the southern region of Hokkaido. It is thick and wide, with a natural sweetness. Known for producing a clear, refined broth with a rich and elegant flavor, it is often regarded as the finest variety of kombu.

Over a Century of Dashi Craftsmanship

Kayanoya is part of Kubara Honke, a family-owned company from Kyushu, Japan, with over 130 years of history. We are dedicated to sharing the essence of traditional Japanese cooking with the world—through simple, natural ingredients and artisanal methods.

Read the Kayanoya Full History

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