Add gourmet flavor to your homemade broths with this kombu dashi packet, a traditional seasoning made with Japanese kombu kelp, bonito, mackerel and fine spices. Dashi is the essence of umami, the savory fifth taste that’s been a staple of Japanese cuisine since the Edo period. This flavor-enhancing broth stock and seasoning infuses ramen or miso soups, sauces, dressings and stir-fry dishes with the distinctive deliciousness of Japan.