Katsuobushi/Bonito Flakes – Fermented Thin Skipjack Tuna Shavings

Matoba Suisan’s Fermented Thin Skipjack Tuna Shavings are a testament to the craft and care behind traditional katsuobushi. Based in the port town of Makurazaki in southern Kyushu, Matoba Suisan has been perfecting this art for three generations. The company stays true to time-honored techniques, eschewing automation in favor of handcrafted quality. The result is exceptional katsuobushi that captures the essence of skipjack tuna through careful drying, fermenting, and smoking.

These thin shavings are a key ingredient in making dashi, the savory broth that underpins so much of traditional Japanese cuisine. Matoba Suisan’s shavings, when combined with high-grade kombu, yield a broth that is rich, deeply umami-rich, and incredibly aromatic.