1.
dried food, dried goods
Foods that have been preserved by drying, such as dried seaweed, dried mushrooms, and dried fish.
USAGE: 乾物 is a collective term for various dried foods that are staples in Japanese cooking.
COMMON EXAMPLES:
- 干し椎茸 - dried shiitake mushrooms
- 昆布 - dried kelp
- 海苔 - dried seaweed (nori)
- 鰹節 - dried bonito flakes
- 切り干し大根 - dried daikon radish strips
- 高野豆腐 - freeze-dried tofu
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CULTURAL NOTE: 乾物 has been an essential part of Japanese cuisine for centuries, allowing preservation of seasonal ingredients and providing umami flavor to dishes like 出汁.