Niboshi dashi

Niboshi dashi or iriko dashi is a traditional stock. It’s made by boiling dried baby sardines known as niboshi. Once prepared, this stock is commonly used in a variety of dishes such as miso soup, noodle soups, nimono (simmered dishes), and hot pots, adding rich and bold flavors full of umami.

Niboshi dashi is also used in Korean cuisine. Since the stock is based on fish, it goes really well with vegetable dishes.