dried sardines
Desiccated small fish
Dried sardines are small fish preserved by removing moisture, common in Asian cuisines as a snack, soup base, or seasoning.
In Japanese cooking, they appear as *niboshi* for making dashi stock or *chirimen* when tiny and sun-dried.
Korean *myeolchi* and Filipino *dilis* serve similar purposes—adding umami depth to dishes or eaten crispy as a side.
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- anchovy pastePureed salted fish spread
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- sea saltOcean-sourced sodium chloride
- umamiFifth taste sensation
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