The best Bonito Flakes: Reddit reviews

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Rice Eating Meetup on Friday, somewhere in Cobo: Be nice 4 free rice. Y'all better bring some furikake to that meetup bc eating with only soy sauce is kinda boring imo

I know you're looking for this specific brand of Korean nori, but the Japanese version is also incredibly tasty. It's called furikake, and it comes in something like 20 different flavors :)

thank you! if i'm understanding the recipes correctly, would this be acceptable?

i appreciate you helping me solve this mystery, and excited to finally make this dish!

It's out there, though like you said it usually says right on the label "with dashi" or "with bonito" like that one. I first encountered when a friend of mine was going to a Japanese store and it wasn't as obvious until I read the fine print.

This miso has dashi already

https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Organic-Dashi-Paste-Bonito/dp/B07C86XW7K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2ESQBLYQ31ZH1&keywords=miso+dashi&qid=1639859969&sprefix=miso+dashi%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3

Dried tofu, seaweed, green onion https://www.amazon.com/Ingredients-Nagatanien-business-wakame-seaweed/dp/B00T40ZB5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=13HW3MPDFFDS9&keywords=miso+tofu&qid=1639860002&sprefix=miso+tofu%2Caps%2C60&sr=8-3

One thing you'll want to check is if you're using Japanese soy at home. Chinese, and other countries' soy sauces will have a much harsher flavor than Japanese soy. If you want to impart a smokey flavor into your soy sauce you can simmer it with katsuobushi flakes similar to these for 5-10 minutes, turn off the heat, and steep for another 30-45 minutes. Strain thouroughly and then refrigerate. Should keep indefinitely. Use a cheesecloth if you have one.

It’s a fermented paste. You can make soup with it. Really good for your gut as well. Here’s the link.

Hikari Organic Dashi Miso Paste, Bonito and Kelp Stock, 14.1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C86XW7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_07M0GZ1PZP9GKTW2VEVY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Yes! It’s not salty unless you add soy or soup base.. I like this brand: Kombu Dashi Powder with No MSG (Vegetarian Soup Stock) [English instructions on the back] 1.48 oz (6 gram x 7 packets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1RQXXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MAMRPP2PWRJ92PX866X4 (if you live close to a Japanese market, they will probably sell this or something similar). If you are near a Costco, they sell a tea bag version where you brew. The brand is called Kuze Fuku & Sons :) https://www.costco.com/traditional-umami-dashi-soup-base-%2526-seasoning%2C-35-count%2C-2-pack.product.100710438.html

looks like they do, but only list the usual Hondashi and friends and we can get those here. Was hoping for one of those big bags of shaved, dried fish.

this stuff... https://www.amazon.ca/Kaneso-Tokuyou-Hanakatsuo-Bonito-Flakes/dp/B0052BGLMS/ (sorry, amazon)

Super easy way? Buy a jar of furikake at your local asian grocery or section in your supermarket. Its pretty inexpensive and lasts for ages. You just sprinkle a little on the rice and stir it in.

https://www.amazon.com/Jfc-International-Seasoning-Furikake-1-7/dp/B0006G5KEY

I like the versions with tiny dried shrimp in them. Super tasty and ready in seconds.

What you're looking for is called katsuobushi. I buy mine from a local Japanese store, and the international market near me also sells it in their Japanese aisle. You can also order it from Amazon

Failing that, some people make dashi with dried sardines, which your Asian market may have.

Mine is kombu dashi powder by Yamaki, which I bought from a local (Helsinki) asian grocery store. By the looks of your Instagram, you'll probably have no problems finding it or an similar alternative.

Here it is in Amazon (US).

He's always out of my favorite nori flakes lol actually him and jax asian market are out of it too. they carry the brand but i guess its popular? https://www.amazon.com/JFC-Nori-Furikake-Seasoning-Ounce/dp/B0006G5KEY

My picky cat loves bonito flakes. You can buy them at the pet store, but they also sell them for humans, and are much cheaper that way.

https://www.amazon.com/Kaneso-Tokuyou-Hanakatsuo-Bonito-Flakes/dp/B0052BGLMS/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1479498916&sr=8-2&keywords=bonito&th=1

She goes crazy for this stuff and has even climbed into a cupboard and ripped a hole in the bag to get it. So be warned.

Also rice seasoning most likely flakes of dried fish and seaweed. MSG, and salt, maybe a little powdered egg yolk, and in this case, some fish also.

Furikake!

Sprinkle over rice, it's super tasty and low cal. Growing up, my mom used to make rice, dump on a bunch of furikake (usually adding some dried, flavored seaweed as well) and sprinkle some hot water or green tea over top to mix it up and make the seasoning spread out more. Also gives it more of a porridge texture. You can skip the water/tea if you want though.

If you have an Asian market nearby, they should carry it. If not, Amazon to the rescue! I like the Urashima brand since the ingredient lists are simpler but the JFC brand is easier to find and have more varieties.

These are for after it's cooked, so cook plain rice then add these as a topping.

Korean Laver (seaweed that's fried and salted) along with some butter. I wrap up the rice like a taco inside the seaweed, it's heaven.

This shit right here there are multiple flavors and again with butter it's delicious.

I've tried giving my cat tidbits of everything you can think of: ham, cheese, chicken, turkey, hamburger, tuna, hard-boiled egg. He sniffs them once and walks away. But for some reason he loves chicken salad from the grocery store deli. When I open the container he races into the kitchen and stands on his hind legs begging for it. He even eats the bits of celery and onion in the chicken salad. He only likes the good stuff, I guess.

The only other (sorta) people food he likes is this stuff. If my cat loves this junk, normal cats will go apeshit for it.

Oops, I thought I linked the veg one. Sorry. Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006G5KEY/

It's pretty great.

And it's easy to make your own. » Furikake Rice Seasoning – Seaweed Furikake (Nori Fumi Furikake)

If you haven't discovered this yet, pick up some furikake to season your plain white rice. So freaking tasty, just beware if you don't get along with MSG.

Oh shoot. Well in case you ever wanna try cooking with it here the "dashi" (bonito flake stock) I use Dashinomoto

And here is one of my favorite recipes to use it in. Katsu Donburi

This may be an dumb question, but is Japanese cuisine popular in Finland?