QING Dashi Kombu Seaweed 100%, 1 kg, for dashi stock, miso soup and hot pot. Single 1 kg pack.
Kombu is edible kelp, mostly from the Laminariaceae family, widely eaten across East Asia, where it is also called dasima or haidai. QING dashi kombu is 100% kelp in thick dried sheets, the foundation of Japanese dashi stock. Wipe the sheet lightly with a damp cloth rather than washing off the white powder, which carries flavour, then soak it in cold water for 30 minutes and heat slowly, removing it just before the water boils. The result is a clear stock rich in umami for miso soup, noodle broths, hot pot and simmered vegetables. The softened kombu can be sliced and simmered with soy and sugar as tsukudani. Cut pieces with kitchen scissors. Store the dried sheets in a sealed bag in a dry place away from humidity.
