Kombu Water | How To Use Kombu
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How do you use kombu?
Brilliant question! And it’s one I'm often asked about, as I’m a massive lover of kombu and its health benefits.
If you’re reading this, then you probably already know what kombu is, but if not, check out my video below where I explain what it is and how you can incorporate it into your diet.
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you’ll know that kombu water is one of my foundation recipes and that I use it as a healthy alternative to broths. You’ll find kombu water in all my soups, sauces, stir-fries, gravies, pho, tom yum, pot roasts and braises! To say it is a staple in my kitchen is an understatement.
I always have a couple of jars of kombu water in my fridge ready to make a quick, tasty lunch or dinner.
Not only is it rich in dietary fibre, very low in calories, aids digestion and tastes fantastic, it is also gluten-free, sugar-free and fat-free. This water is easy to make and perfect for health-conscious people.
Hints, Tips & Tricks
We sell certified organic kombu at Bridget's.shop. It's GMO-free, 100% plnt-based and naturally dried. You can also purchase kombu from a good Asian supermarket. If you are struggling to find some, try searching online for kombu and check out my video above for more information.
Kombu Water
Gluten-free | Fat-free | Sugar-free | Low carb | Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 25g of Kombulicious
- 5 litre (1.3 gallons ) of cold water
Method
Place the kombu in a large pot or slow cooker, then pour over the cold water. Bring the pot to a simmer, then turn it to a very low temperature, or set your cooker to a low to medium heat, depending on your machine.
Allow the liquid to gently steep for 5 hours on a low temperature. After 5 hours, turn off the heat and let the liquid cool.
Remove the kombu and pour the cooled liquid into glass jars. Store the water in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Tip: freeze your used kombu sheets and reuse them the next time you make Kombu Water. Kombu can be reused once.
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Kia Ora Elizabeth,
We stock our own brand of Kombu, you can simply search “Kombu” in the search bar on our website or visit our products page to find it.
We use Kombu-infused water in any recipe that calls for water, think soups, stews, broths, and similar dishes.
What brand of dried kelp or kombu do you recommend? That is good quality and rich tasting! I’m looking to incorporate daily for thyroid health. What other dishes aside from miso can I use the kombu water for? Thanks.
Hi Siow
If you are using Korean kombu that is high quality then 1 A4 size sheet is fine.
Hi, I just made kombu water based on what was said in the video and then now when I read the recipe in this blog, it said use 2 A4 size kombu and I only used 1 A4 size kombu as per the video. I know you mentioned that it depends on the strength of the kombu but I am using Korean kombu and is very similar to what you have so appreciate if you can clarify that. Cheers.
Hi Sandy,
Is the brand you’re using Pacific Harvest? If so, your Kombu will come out darker as it’s a good quality brand. You can water it down if you find it too strong.
With Pacific Harvest, I use 2 strips for 5L of water. I will then freeze the strips and use them one more time before throwing them out in the garden :)