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Umami textbook - Soy sauce, miso, and dashi, the classics you'll want to try first

Dashi, soy sauce, and miso are the ingredients that support the deep flavor of Japanese cuisine. The umami carefully extracted from bonito flakes and kelp, the complex soy sauce blended by the brewer, and the gentle richness of miso soup - these are versatile seasonings that can be easily incorporated into home cooking overseas. Because a small amount will raise the level of perfection of the dish,It is attracting attention not only from food fans, but also from people who are conscious of healthy eating habits. This time, we will introduce everything from authentic dashi soy sauce to easy instant miso soup. We have selected 5 items that will be the "keystones" of your dining table.

Unique ordering points

  • Allergens (wheat, soy, etc.) must be listed on soy sauce and miso soup products. If you are looking for gluten-free products, please be sure to check the ingredients label.
  • Most dashi packs and instant miso soup have a best-before date of six months to a year from the date of manufacture, so when buying in bulk, we recommend choosing the quantity that suits your consumption pace.
  • Because soy sauce and seasonings are liquids, they may need to be packaged carefully for shipping to prevent damage during transportation. Please note that it may take a few days to arrive.

5 pick-up items

Higashimaru Soy Sauce Oyster Dashi Soy Sauce 1.8L

This dashi soy sauce is a combination of light soy sauce, oyster extract, bonito and kelp stock, and has a mellow flavor. You can easily recreate the authentic Japanese taste by simply pouring it over cold tofu or egg-cooked rice, and the great thing about it is that it contains 25% less salt than dark soy sauce. With a large capacity of 1.8L, you can use it for daily cooking.

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Asamurasaki oyster soy sauce 1800ml

A versatile dashi soy sauce that combines the flavor of oysters from Hiroshima with three types of dashi: bonito, kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. It can be used not only as soy sauce, but also as a substitute for stir-frying, stewing, and noodle soup, and is appealing because it makes it easy for even beginners to decide on the flavor. It is a commercial size, so it is suitable for heavy users.

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Yamaki Katsuobushiya Dashi Pack 9g x 20 bags (no seasoning)

An unseasoned dashi pack made from 100% natural ingredients, blended with 3 types of bonito flakes, domestically produced sardines, dried sardines, and kelp. You can make authentic Japanese-style soup stock just by adding it to hot water, so it can be used for a wide range of dishes such as miso soup, stews, and udon soup. Since there are no seasonings added, it is also recommended for those who want to adjust the seasoning to their own taste.

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Nagatanien Matsutake Mushroom Flavor Suimono 50 servings

An instant soup with the flavor of bonito and the subtle aroma of matsutake mushrooms. It is a versatile seasoning granule that can be easily prepared by simply adding hot water, and can be used as a side dish for Japanese cuisine, as well as as a secret ingredient for pasta or mixed rice. One of Nagatanien's signature products, a classic brand that has been loved by households for many years.

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Marukome Tanita Shokudo Miso Soup Low Salt Instant Miso Soup 48 servings

Low-sodium miso soup supervised by Marunouchi Tanita Shokudo, a restaurant known for its health management. While keeping the salt content to about 1g per serving, the rich flavor of rice koji remains intact. With an assortment of 4 types of ingredients: mekabu, kinpira-style, vegetables, and mushrooms, you can incorporate them into your daily meals without getting bored.

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