Katsuobushi is dried, smoked bonito, a kind of tuna.Katsuobushi is smoked and then ripened with a special kind of mold for
months to a couple of years. Katsuobushi is usually sold as flakes or
shavings.
Katsuobushi has a smokey savory taste that provides an accent for many
Japanese dishes. It is an importamt ingredient in Dashi (Japanese fish broth), which
is a crucial component for Japanese cooking. Katsuobushi also can be
sprinkled on simple vegetables to give them a deeper flavor.
