The present invention provides an essence of dried fish and a method for producing same, the said essence having an excellent taste. In particular, the present invention provides an essence of dried fish, containing an inosinic acid equal to or higher than 150ppm and an anserine equal to or higher than 150 ppm.本發明提供一種具有優異嚐味之干製魚類萃取物及其製造方法。特別是,本發明提供一種含有150ppm以上之肌苷酸且含有150ppm以上之甲肌肽的干製魚類萃取物。