Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu)

Name: Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 oz used kombu (kelp) (you can use up to 4 oz (113 g); I used spent Hidaka kombu that‘s tender and easy to cook; Ma kombu and Rishiri kombu are thick and hard to cook; read about the different types of kombu); ½ tsp sesame seeds; For the Seasonings:; 1 dried red chili pepper; 1 cup water; 1 Tbsp mirin; 1 Tbsp sake; 1 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned); 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or more, if needed); 2 tsp sugar (or add more for a sweeter taste); ½ tsp katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (optional; skip for vegan/vegetarian)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

40m

This Kombu Tsukudani recipe uses simmered kombu (kelp) with a blend of seasonings to create a savory and slightly sweet condiment. The kombu is tender and easy to cook, and the dish can be made vegan/vegetarian by skipping the bonito flakes. Serve as a side dish or topping for rice.

Kombu

Tsukudani

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Ingredients

(Servings: 1)

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2 oz used kombu (kelp) (you can use up to 4 oz (113 g); I used spent Hidaka kombu that‘s tender and easy to cook; Ma kombu and Rishiri kombu are thick and hard to cook; read about the different types of kombu)

½ tsp sesame seeds

For The Seasonings

1 dried red chili pepper

1 cup water

1 Tbsp mirin

1 Tbsp sake

1 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)

2 Tbsp soy sauce (or more, if needed)

2 tsp sugar (or add more for a sweeter taste)

½ tsp katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (optional; skip for vegan/vegetarian)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

87kcal

4%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

1,476mg

73%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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