Let’s talk about dashi, a fundamental broth in Japanese cooking. Think of it like the chicken or vegetable stock of Japan – it adds a savory, umami flavor base to many dishes. But there are two main types: Traditional Dashi: This…

What Is Hondashi? Hondashi is flavor seasoning (dashi granules) that is manufactured and sold by Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is the first company that sold umami seasoning called “ajinomoto” in Japan. Hondashi actually contains a little bit of…