What is kombu, and what does it have to do with soup? Kombu is a kind of sea cabbage, otherwise known as seaweed. It is a natural flavor enhancer that offers huge health benefits for its tiny size.

Who knew seaweed could be a snack? Kombu is one of the highest sources of iodine, and these chips are a combination of salty and sweet, and have a slightly chewy texture. Pair them with hummus or ...

Once you add dried seaweed to your pantry, you’ll find lots of ways to put it to work. The BA Test Kitchen shares its favorite uses: BRAISES: Add a piece or two of kombu to braises during the ...

Maybe it's just seaweed; maybe it's just a Japanese condiment ... the sensational shio kombu. What Exactly Is Shio Kombu? Shio kombu are thin sheets of kelp boiled in soy sauce, mirin, and ...

Jonathan Laurence Royal kombu (aka sugar kelp) harvested from the Netherlands’ first organic seaweed farm enriches and flavors the Dutch Weed Burger’s soy-chip-based patty, which is served on ...

“I love seaweed,” says Shane M. Chartrand. “It’s unreal.” Here, he uses it in one of his favourite applications by pairing kombu — a member of the kelp family abundant on the West ...

The glutamates in seaweed create umami, which can be harnessed in many ways. Part of our mise en place is to make kombu dashi, a base stock of kombu and water. This is soaked overnight and cooked ...