Product description
Bonito Flakes / Katsobushi / Takoyaki Flakes
Put into an airtight container after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
Bonito flakes, also known as katsuobushi, are little wisps of dried, fermented skipjack tuna (or in some cases, the cheaper bonito), used in Japanese cooking to for their smoky, intensely savory, slightly fishy flavor.The flavor is somewhere in between anchovies and bacon, but much more delicate than either one.
Bonito flakes can be eaten as it is, or used in various dishes as an add-on, topping, and ingredient. You can find bonito flakes as add-on and topping in takoyaki, okonomiyaki, monjayaki, etc.