With hits of umami, brininess, and sweetness, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the magnificent, the unbelievable, the sensational shio kombu. What Exactly Is Shio Kombu? Shio kombu are thin ...

It is officially soup season. My stockpot is staking a permanent position on the stove top, and I just bought a large supply of dried kombu. What is kombu, and what does it have to do with soup?

Brown seaweed includes the subgroup known as kelp, which grows larger than any other type of seaweed, and of which kombu and ...

A 12-week randomized trial found that daily intake of boiled kombu (Laminaria japonica) powder reduced body fat and raised ...

Umami, the “fifth taste,” can be added to dishes with lots of ingredients, but few deliver the bang for the buck that kombu does. It’s affordable, easy to use, and packs a big savory punch ...

Arrange squash mixture in a roasting pan in a single layer. Process kombu in a spice grinder until finely ground, about 25 seconds. Stir together 1 teaspoon ground kombu (reserve any remaining for ...

Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine. 1. Cut the kombu (after making dashi broth) into fine ...