dashi

[ dah-shee ]

noun

1. a clear fish and kelp broth, used in Japanese cooking.

dashi

/ ˈdaʃɪ /

noun

1. a clear stock made from dried fish and kelp

Word History and Origins

Origin of dashi¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from Japanese: literally, “broth,” shortening of dashi-jiru, equivalent to dashi “to draw, extract” + jiru, shiru “broth, juice”

Word History and Origins

Origin of dashi¹

C20: Japanese

Example Sentences

Instead, I used dashi powder, which adds wonderful depth and salinity, bringing out the dish’s umami notes and complementing the flavor of the mushrooms.

From Eater

An argument could also be made for the pale pink hamachi crudo, yellowtail loin treated to a lemon brine before the fish is sliced and arranged in a refreshing cucumber dashi dappled with pickled Fresno chiles.

From Washington Post

The togi-dashi design, when finely executed, seems to hang suspended in the velvety lacquer or to float under its silky surface.

From Project Gutenberg

The magnificent dashi represented all manner of quaint conceits.

From Project Gutenberg