Soybean Dashi is a savory plant-based dashi made by roasting domestic soybeans. It is characterized by the gentle sweetness and savoriness born from roasting the soybeans, and by combining them with shiitake and kombu, it draws out an umami with depth. Because it can deliver a deep flavor without using animal-based ingredients, it is also well suited to shojin cuisine and vegan cooking.
While many typical dashi are noted for a strong sense of umami, Soybean Dashi adds savoriness and a soft richness, lending a gentle flavor to the dish as a whole. Also, since the ingredients used to make the dashi can be eaten as-is afterward, another feature is that ingredients can be used without waste. As a new plant-based dashi born from roasting domestic soybeans, it can be used across a wide range of dishes.
