Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu)

Name: Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 oz used kombu (kelp); ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds; 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))

Wondering what to do with leftover kombu from making Japanese soup stock (dashi)? Make delicious simmered Kombu Tsukudani cooked in a sweet and savory sauce. My tender seasoned kelp recipe is an easy and tasty side dish for your plain steamed rice!

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Ingredients

1 servings

2 oz used kombu (kelp)
½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds
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))

Steps

Gather all the ingredients.
Cut 2 oz used kombu (kelp) into thin strips.
Remove the seeds from 1 dried red chili pepper and cut it into thin rounds.
Transfer the sliced kombu to a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp sake, and 1 Tbsp mirin.
Add 1 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, and ½ tsp katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).
Add the red chili pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 20–25 minutes. If the kombu is still not tender, add water and continue to cook. Check the taste and add more sugar and/or soy sauce, to your liking.
Sprinkle ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds on top. It‘s ready to serve.
Keep the Tsukudani in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks.