Gozen Dashi Powder – Plant Base - 60g - Vegan, GF

Light. Clean. Umami — the quiet backbone of Japanese cooking.

Dashi is the foundation of Japanese flavour — the stock that gives miso soup, broths, and sauces their gentle depth. This plant-based Gozen Dashi Powder uses just shiitake mushrooms and kombu kelp to create a clean, savoury umami base without overpowering the dish.

It’s delicate, balanced, and incredibly versatile — perfect when you want flavour that supports, not dominates.

Why it earns a spot in my pantry

This is one of those “small ingredient, big impact” tools. A spoonful in hot water gives you instant stock, but I also use it as a seasoning — stirred into rice, soups, dressings, or even to lift vegetable dishes. It’s especially useful when cooking plant-based meals, because it brings depth without needing meat or bones.

Chef Ian’s best ways to use it

• Classic miso soup: dissolve in hot water, add miso, tofu, spring onion
• Soup base shortcut: instant stock for noodle soups or broths
• Rice upgrade: add a pinch to cooking water for subtle umami
• Vegetable seasoning: sprinkle lightly over sautéed greens or roasted veg
• Dressings & sauces: whisk into soy-based dressings for extra depth
• Plant-based cooking: adds savoury backbone to vegan and vegetarian dishes
• Hot pots & noodle bowls: essential base flavour

Flavour profile

Clean • Savoury • Gentle umami • Earthy and balanced

How to use

Dissolve a small amount in hot water to create stock, or sprinkle directly into dishes as a seasoning. Start light — a little goes a long way.

Ingredients

Dried shiitake mushroom, kelp, salt.

Allergens & Dietary

Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free
May contain traces of soy, sesame, or nuts.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Country of Origin

Product of Japan