Sea Vegetables

  • Sea Vegetables Vegetables

    Kombu (Kelp), Wombok & Tuna Salad

    The product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that looks like coated with Salt is often called ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布) in Japanese. As it is strongly seasoned, you can use it as a seasoning. Today I mixed it with salted Wombok. I enjoyed this dish with freshly cooked Rice. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1/4 Wombok *Today …

  • Mushrooms Sea Vegetables

    Simmered Kombu (Kelp) & Enoki

    This is a variation of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’, which is a very popular food and we Japanese eat it with freshly cooked Rice, but you would never come across it at Japanese restaurants. Today I added Enoki, and this is a dish of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’ and ‘Nametake’ Enoki combined. I love both. If you have Kombu …

  • Mushrooms Sea Vegetables

    Simmered Kombu (Kelp), Shiitake & Bamboo Shoot

    This is a very Japanese dish of Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned with Japanese staple seasonings, Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce. Kombu is cooked with Shiitake and Bamboo Shoot. I added Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) as well. You may know that Kombu, Katsuobushi and Dried Shiitake are often used to make Dashi Stock. This dish is …

  • Fish Mazegohan Sea Vegetables

    Seasoned Kombu (Kelp) & Salmon Mazegohan

    This is another popular dish that you can make with ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), a Japanese product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin, and looks like coated with Salt. Just mix the Seasoned Kombu and Canned Salmon with freshly cooked Rice. It’s a super simple, easy to make, and …

  • Fish Sea Vegetables Vegetables

    Seasoned Kombu (Kelp), Cucumber & Tuna

    The product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that looks like coated with Salt is sometimes called ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), Salted Kombu, in Japanese. The Kombu is most likely seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin. The salty Seasoned Kombu can be mixed with Rice OR Vegetables to make a variety of dishes. You really don’t need …

  • Beans & Peas Sea Vegetables

    Simmered Soy Beans & Kombu (Kelp)

    This is a very traditional Japanese dish, but I just can’t cook this dish, using the Dried Soy Beans that are available where I live, in the same method that I used to cook in Japan, because the Soy Beans’ skins come off massively and create a problem. If you are experiencing the same issue, …

  • Other Soup Sea Vegetables

    Kombu (Kelp) & Tofu Soup

    This soup is slightly Hot & Sour. When I seasoned the soup, I thought some Vinegar would improve the flavour, so I added Vinegar to the soup. Maybe I was tired, but I definitely enjoyed the sourness of this soup. You can make it hotter and sourer to suit your taste. If you have Kombu …

  • Pork Potato Sea Vegetables

    Pork ‘Nikujaga’ with Kombu (Kelp)

    ‘Nikujaga’ is the dish of ‘Niku’ (Meat) and ‘Jaga’ (Potato) cooked in sweet soy sauce flavoured broth. It is one of the most popular Japanese home-cooked dishes. Today I added Kombu (Kelp) to it. I think Pork is most suitable, but Chicken OR Beef can be used. You have never seen a dish like this …

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