Highlights
- Deep umami flavor
- Salty and sweet
- Keystone to Japanese cooking
- Versatile
Shio konbu (salted kelp) is an essential part of Japanese cuisine and is found in almost every home in Japan. To make shio konbu, strips of kelp known as konbu are boiled in traditional Japanese flavors to soften them and draw out their umami flavor, before being cut into bite sized pieces.
Size: 25g
Storage: Room temperature or refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: Mitsuishi kelp from Hidaka, soy sauce, sugar, salt, brewed vinegar (includes wheat and soy)
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Suggested Uses: Extremely versatile, use in onigiri (rice balls), on rice, in stir fries, pastas, salads, or omelets/scrambled eggs. Can also be chopped into sauces or dressings.
Substitutions: Use as a seasoning instead of salt, or add to any of your favorite dishes for an extra layer of umami.
Recipes:
Shio Konbu (Salted Kelp) Napa Cabbage with Katsuobushi (Tuna Flakes)
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Ume (Japanese Plum) and Chicken Pasta
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Ochazuke (Tea with Rice)
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Nori Wasabi Avocado
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Basic Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice)