Katsuobushi
Katsuobushi is simmered, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna. It is also known as bonito flakes or broadly as okaka (おかか).
Identity
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General reference for identifying katsuobushi.
Katsuobushi is simmered, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna. It is also known as bonito flakes or broadly as okaka (おかか).
Used In Recipes
Homemade Miso Soup with Tofu
Miso Soup With TofuHomemade Miso Soup with TofuMedium
- 1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((packed; I used a loosely packed 3 cups in the video for stronger flavor))
Takoyaki (Grilled Octopus Balls)
TakoyakiTakoyaki (Grilled Octopus Balls)Medium
- ¼ cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((I use the type with bigger flakes))
- katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
Zaru Soba (Cold Soba with Dipping Sauce)
Zaru SobaZaru Soba (Cold Soba with Dipping Sauce)Medium
- ½–1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((packed; for a more intense flavor, use the larger amount))