word
Japanese
Food
dashi
DAH-shee
ˈdɑːʃiListen
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Syllable breakdown
dashi
Dictionary meaning
A class of Japanese cooking stock fundamental to Japanese cuisine, typically made from kombu seaweed and dried bonito fish flakes, or dried shiitake mushrooms.
History and origin
Japanese — 出汁, meaning 'extracted liquid'.
Examples
- Miso soup gets its depth of flavour from the dashi stock.
Common mispronunciations
DAH-seedash-EE
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