This awase (literally means "put together") dashi from the Matsumaeya Company is a blend of some of the finest ingredients available. Each dashi pack contains Ma konbu ("the king of kelp"), dried bonito and dried sardines. In a convenient form, these dashi packs have become very popular even among professional chefs since it allows them to make quality dashi with minimal effort.
While stocks in many other cultures take a long time to make, dashi, a key component of Japanese cuisine, can be prepared in a shorter amount of time. Yet dashi is concentrated with umami, because while the process of making it in the kitchen is not time consuming, it takes a long time to make the ingredients themselves (especially the dried and smoked bonito). Dashi's wealth of umami can add a greater depth of flavor in meat dishes without adding any trace of fish aroma, due to the smoking technique used for the bonito. Dashi adds a deeper and more complex flavor for any dish in any cuisine.
To make dashi, fill a pot with 2 gallons of water, add one pack, and allow to soak for thirty minutes. This alone will achieve the umami component. After soaking, place on low to medium heat for fifteen minutes (simmer only, do not boil), remove from heat and allow to sit for fifteen minutes.
Matsumaeya was established in Osaka in 1912 and since then they have been providing quality konbu products to the culinary hubs all over Japan.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Matsumaeya/µ¥??ëì??ï
Ingredients: Ma-konbu (kelp), Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito), Iriko (Dried Sardines)
900g/31.7 oz (10 packs, 1 pack makes 2 gallons of dashi)
Country of Origin: Japan
Shelf Life: 6 months
Product Disclaimer
We import food products from Japan via sea, so the shelf life will be shorter than it is in the Japanese markets. The expiration date usually will be around 3-6 months. Food products cannot be returned unless the expiration date is within 1 month when the item is delivered. If any food items in your order do not meet your expectations please contact us within 30 days. You can reach to us at info@mtckitchen.com or (201) 806-1827.
Bag for making small portions
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We will provide a full refund of the purchase price and assist you with a new order if you would like a reshipment.
Any shipments replacing an incorrect item must be shipped to the order’s original shipping address only.
Refund Process
Upon receipt of your return or exchange, we will process your request within 3 business days. For returns, please allow up to 2 billing cycles for the refund to appear on your statement. If you would like to expedite the exchange process, please return your original item and place a new order for the item you want.
Customer Service
If you have any questions contact us at 201.806.1897 or info@mtckitchen.com
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- Unfortunately we do not ship packages (over 12" cube) to PO Boxes with UPS Ground and UPS Expedited shipments as UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes.
BULK ORDER DELIVERY
- Please note that if your order weights over 150 lbs, it will be shipped and priced as a non-palletized shipment using "UPS Ground with Freight Pricing."
- This shipping service will be applied for deliveries within the contiguous United States and does not follow UPS's guaranteed delivery service policy.
- The lead days for packaging will be business days so the delivery date will be 10-12 business days.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
- We currently pause international shipments. We will resume the service once our stock level becomes stable.
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