Eden Kombu, Wild Japanese Hand Harvested Sea Vegetable, Hokkaido, Dashi, Seaweed, 2.1 Oz (6-Pack)

Sea Vegetable. Hand harvested wild. Eden Kombu is a wide leaf, deep growing sea vegetable that flourishes in the cold Arctic waters of Japan's northernmost island where the best Kombu grows wildly. Eden Kombu is hand harvested and sun dried. We offer only the most tender central part of the leaf because of its mild flavor and pleasing texture. Highly appreciated for it's food value and flavor enhancing characteristics, Kombu has been considered a health food for centuries in Asia. Kombu is an essential ingredient in the delicious Japanese noodle broth, dashi, but can be added to any soup or soup stock to enliven it. Stew it with vegetables. Pickle or deep-fry it. Pan or oven roasted and grind to a powder, Kombu makes a tasty and most nourishing table condiment. Sprinkle some on popcorn instead of salt as low-sodium, delicious variation. Product of Japan.

• Tender fronds Arctic current nurtured off Hokkaido, Japan. Widely used in soup stock and 'dashi' noodle broth as a flavor enhancer. Add a piece to beans or root vegetables for improved flavor and a softer texture. Low sodium and fat free.
• Eden Kombu grows wild and is gathered by hand from the sea while the plant is still living.
• Eden Kombu Sea Vegetable is most frequently used to make the delicious Japanese noodle broth, dashi, seasoned with shoyu soy sauce.
• Simply place a strip in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Remove the kombu after 4 to 5 minutes and discard or chop and use in other dishes. Vegetables, herbs, spices or fish can be added to the stock after removing the kombu. Kombu can also be soaked, chopped and simmered with carrots, onions, squash, daikon or other sweet vegetables. A small piece of kombu added to dried beans, helps to tenderize them as they cook.