Katsuobushi

Condiments

Also known as: bonito flakes, okaka, karebushi, honkarebushi, hanakatsuo, kezurikatsuo

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Katsuobushi 鰹節 / かつおぶし is a Japanese preparation of bonito / skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) • The fish is simmered, smoked and then sun-dried and fermented until it resembles a piece of wood. Finally it is finely shaved for its use as an ingredient.

Where to find it: Japanese and Asian markets

Available at

Supermercat YangKuang (Barcelona)

Recipes using this

Seared Anchovies