柴鱼干 Whole Dry Bonito Flakes

Description

柴鱼干 Whole Dry Bonito Flakes

Whole Dry Bonito Flakes（柴鱼干 / 鲣鱼干） 是用鲣鱼（Bonito / Skipjack Tuna）经过烟熏、风干制成的，最常见的用途就是熬高汤（Dashi），味道鲜甜，富含天然鲜味（Umami）。

怎么煮？

方法一：煮日式柴鱼高汤（最推荐）
材料：
柴鱼干 20–30g
清水 1公升

做法：
水煮滚。
关火后放入柴鱼干。
浸泡约 5–10 分钟。
用滤网过滤即可。

这个高汤可以拿来：
煮味噌汤
乌冬面
拉面
火锅汤底
蒸蛋（茶碗蒸）
炒饭、炒菜增加鲜味

方法二：柴鱼排骨汤（华人做法）
材料：
柴鱼干 30–50g
排骨 500g
红枣 5–6颗
姜 2–3片
水约2公升

做法：
排骨先汆烫去血水。
柴鱼干快速冲洗一下即可。
全部材料一起煲 1.5–2 小时。
最后加少许盐调味。
汤会非常鲜甜。

Whole Dry Bonito Flakes

Whole Dry Bonito Flakes are made from bonito (skipjack tuna) that has been smoked and dried. They are most commonly used to make Japanese dashi stock, giving dishes a naturally rich umami flavor and a delicate, savory taste.

How to Cook
Method 1: Japanese Bonito Stock (Dashi) – Recommended
Ingredients:
20–30g Whole Dry Bonito Flakes
1 litre water

Instructions:

Bring the water to a boil.
Turn off the heat and add the bonito flakes.
Let them steep for 5–10 minutes.
Strain the stock through a fine sieve.

This dashi can be used for:

Miso soup
Udon
Ramen
Hot pot broth
Chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard)
Fried rice or stir-fries for added umami flavor

Method 2: Chinese-Style Bonito Pork Rib Soup

Ingredients:
30–50g Whole Dry Bonito Flakes
500g pork ribs
5–6 red dates
2–3 slices ginger
About 2 litres water

Instructions:
Blanch the pork ribs to remove impurities.
Rinse the bonito flakes briefly under running water.
Place all the ingredients into a pot and simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
Season with a little salt to taste before serving.
The soup will have a naturally sweet and rich flavor.