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Dashi

Kombu and katsuobushi simmered briefly — the umami foundation behind soups, custards, and quiet sauces.

2 recipes

Grilled Snapper, Braised Pumpkin & Smoked Snapper Dashi

Whole grilled snapper fillet over tender braised pumpkin wedges, served in a deeply savoury dashi made from smoked snapper bones. Clean, elegant Japanese cooking with real depth.

Chawanmushi with Scallop, Maitake, and Ikura

Silky Japanese steamed egg custard topped with seared scallop, crispy maitake mushrooms, and a jewel-bright spoonful of ikura. A refined first course built on perfect dashi.