{"product_id":"kombu-ginger-tsukudani","title":"Kombu Ginger Tsukudani – Hokkaido Makonbu Japanese Condiment, No MSG, 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKombu Ginger Tsukudani\u003c\/strong\u003e by SUI of Tokyo is a premium Japanese condiment built on the finest kombu available in Japan. Using thick, firm Makonbu harvested from the cold waters around Hakodate, Hokkaido — a variety renowned for its superior texture and deep, mineral-rich umami — each piece is slowly simmered in a light, balanced seasoning that lets the kombu and fresh ginger shine rather than overpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHakodate Makonbu: Japan's Finest Kombu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all kombu is equal. Makonbu — \"true kombu\" — is the premium grade, prized by professional Japanese chefs for its thick fronds, firm bite, and exceptional glutamate content. The cold, nutrient-dense waters of Hakodate produce kombu of unmatched quality. In this tsukudani, that quality is preserved through minimal seasoning: lightly sweet, faintly salty, with a warming ginger finish that never overwhelms the natural umami of the sea.\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\/Ginger_kombu.png?v=1780803864\" alt=\"Hakodate coastline in Hokkaido Japan where premium Makonbu kombu is harvested for SUI of Tokyo Kombu Ginger Tsukudani\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Kombu Ginger Tsukudani Differs from Nori Tsukudani\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere nori tsukudani is smooth and spreadable, kombu tsukudani has texture — chewy, substantial strips of kelp that hold their shape and offer a more satisfying bite. The ginger adds a clean warmth that makes it distinctly lively. Together, they create a condiment with more presence and versatility than paste-style equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed rice\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few strips transform a plain bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOchazuke\u003c\/strong\u003e — lay over rice and pour hot green tea or dashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnigiri filling\u003c\/strong\u003e — savory, chewy, no mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBento box corner\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional Japanese use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled fish or tofu\u003c\/strong\u003e — served as a condiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrackers and toast\u003c\/strong\u003e — an umami-rich spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot water\u003c\/strong\u003e — steep a few pieces for an instant kombu broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MSG · No preservatives · No artificial additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKombu: Makonbu from Hakodate, Hokkaido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Kombu, ginger, soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin, vinegar, kombu dashi, salt, agar-agar\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 (Hakodate, 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;\"\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eNo MSG · No Additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHakodate Makonbu, Fresh Ginger\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":46276342972637,"sku":"RTAAKSY1026","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Kombu_w_ginger.jpg?v=1780601416","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/kombu-ginger-tsukudani","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}