"Shirasu Okra Katsuobushi" is on sale from the "Nihonbashi Dashiba Main Store", a dashi community based on the concept of "one soup and one rice." The price is 300 yen (tax included).

Shirasu okra or crushed rice

A generous amount of freshly cut dried bonito flakes is placed on hot white rice, and then dashi and soy sauce with a strong umami flavor, "dashi soy sauce," is sprinkled on top of it, and then topped with okra. Offer time is from 11:00 to 14:00. The sale period is until September 30th. Limited quantity.

About this dried bonito

There is no strict definition for this dried bonito flakes, and in the case of carrots, this dried bonito flakes are made by repeating the process of molding four or more times. This dried bonito flakes are repeatedly moldd and dried (sun-dried) from the rough bonito flakes, so it takes time and effort to make them. This dried bonito flakes, which are carefully made over 3 to 5 months in addition to the rough bonito process, become a mellow scent over a long period of time, the fishy odor weakens, and the taste becomes deeper. You can enjoy the elegant and mellow taste and aroma peculiar to this dried bonito broth, which is often used in high-class restaurants.