Ajinomoto Hondashi Bonito Soup Stock granulated dashi powder, 21.12 oz jar — instant umami for soups & broths

Ajinomoto Hondashi Bonito Soup Stock is a ready-to-use granulated dashi powder that delivers clear, savory bonito flavor for soups, sauces, and everyday cooking.

Made from dehydrated bonito and seasonings, this 21.12 oz (1.32 lb) jar contains a light brown, free-flowing powder designed to recreate the classic Japanese dashi taste without long simmering. Keep a jar in your pantry for quick miso soup, noodle broths, or to enrich vegetables and proteins with balanced umami. The powder dissolves easily in hot water and blends smoothly into recipes, giving a dependable stock base when time is tight.

How do I use Ajinomoto Hondashi to make a basic dashi broth?

Preparing a simple dashi takes only a few minutes: dissolve the powder in hot water, optionally adjust strength, and strain if desired. It’s ideal for miso soup, clear broths, and as a flavor foundation for sauces and stews.

• Dissolve about 1 teaspoon per cup (240 ml) of hot water for a standard broth strength.
• Adjust quantity to taste—use less for subtle notes, more for a concentrated base.
• Add after heating to preserve delicate aromatics; whisk briefly until dissolved.
• Combine with soy sauce or mirin to build ramen, udon, or donburi broths.

What culinary benefits does this bonito powder offer compared with fresh dashi?

Hondashi offers consistency, speed, and shelf stability over making dashi from fresh bonito flakes and kombu. It recreates the essential savory profile of traditional dashi without the preparation time or refrigeration concerns.

• Quick: ready in seconds—no steeping or straining required.
• Consistent flavor from one jar to the next for reliable recipes.
• Convenient storage at room temperature for extended use.
• Versatile: works in both Japanese and fusion dishes to add umami depth.

Which recipes and pairings work best with this bonito soup stock?

This powder is suited to a wide range of dishes where a savory seafood base enhances flavor. Use it as a base for soups, a secret boost in dressings, or to intensify vegetable and protein dishes.

• Miso soup, clear soups, and noodle broths (ramen, udon, somen).
• Seasoned broths for steamed fish, simmered vegetables, and hot pots.
• Enhancing sauces, gravies, and marinades for meats and tofu.
• Stir into risottos, mashed potatoes, or grains for an umami lift.

Who is this for? Home cooks, busy families, and professional kitchens that want the authentic taste of Japanese dashi without the time investment will appreciate Ajinomoto Hondashi. It’s appropriate for anyone seeking consistent umami flavor—whether you’re experimenting with traditional Japanese cooking or layering savory depth into everyday recipes. Keep in mind it’s a seasoned powdered product best used as a flavoring base; adjust amounts to suit dietary preferences and sodium needs.

Ingredients

SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTOSE (MILK), SUGAR, DRIED BONITO TUNA, DISODIUM INOSINATE, CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST EXTRACT, BONITO TUNA BROTH, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, BONITO TUNA EXTRACT, XYLOSE, MALTOSE, DEXTROSE.