{"product_id":"hokkaido-wild-kombu-kelp","title":"Hokkaido Wild Kombu Kelp – Sweet Dried Seaweed for Dashi \u0026 Nabe, 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokkaido Wild Kombu Kelp\u003c\/strong\u003e by SUI of Tokyo is a premium dried seaweed sourced from the nutrient-rich, cold waters of Hokkaido — Japan's finest kombu-producing region. Unlike cultivated kombu, this is 100% wild-harvested kelp: naturally sweet, deeply mineral, and free from preservatives, additives, and GMOs. It is the foundation of authentic Japanese dashi, the clear umami broth at the heart of Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Wild Kombu Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild kombu grows slowly in cold, pristine water — drawing in minerals and developing a natural sweetness and glutamate richness that farmed kombu rarely achieves. When placed in water, the dried fronds swell beautifully, releasing a clean, subtly sweet broth with the oceanic depth that defines great Japanese cooking. This is the ingredient that professional Japanese chefs reach for first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/WildKombu_image.png?v=1780804331\" alt=\"Wild kombu kelp growing in the cold pristine waters of Hokkaido Japan, harvested naturally for SUI of Tokyo Hokkaido Sweet Kelp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Hokkaido Wild Kombu Kelp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cooking ingredient first — versatile across Japanese and non-Japanese applications. Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKombu dashi (cold steep)\u003c\/strong\u003e — soak 10g in 1L cold water for 30 min–overnight; remove before heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKombu dashi (hot)\u003c\/strong\u003e — simmer in water at 60°C for 30 minutes; remove before boiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNabe (hot pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e — lay at the bottom of the pot before adding ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiso soup base\u003c\/strong\u003e — use as the dashi foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRamen \u0026amp; udon broth\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds clean umami depth without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice seasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e — cook a strip with rice for subtle flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern broths \u0026amp; stocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds umami to French or Italian-style consommé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Dashi: Use the Kombu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't discard the kombu after making dashi. The softened kelp can be sliced and used as a vegetable in stir-fries, simmered dishes (nimono), or combined with soy sauce and sesame for a simple side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wild-harvested Hokkaido kombu — no farming, no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives · No artificial additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan · Naturally gluten-free ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e3.5oz (100g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan (Hokkaido)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eVegan · No Additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDashi, Nabe, Soups, Rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SUI of Tokyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46276342907101,"sku":"RTAAKSY1025","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Sweetkelp.jpg?v=1780601403","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/hokkaido-wild-kombu-kelp","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}