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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Hi Linda,
Hmm, it’s hard to say, not knowing exactly what it is that you have.
If it’s thin and used for making sushi or snacking on, then no, it’s not the right thing to use. If it says Wakame on the package, then that’s also not the right thing.
Look for the words dried kelp or kombu on the packaging. If you’re still unsure, I recommend uploading a photo of the packaging to our BHK Family group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1229426883854871 The BHK community will be more than willing to help :)
If you don’t want to publicly post a photo, then send it via email to admin@bridgetshealthykitchen.com so our customer support team can take a look for you.
All the best,
the Dried seaweed I purchased looks to be shreaded and round will it work same?
Hi Sarah,
1 month is correct. Some people have said they’ve stored it for even longer.
Kombu water is essentially just seaweed infused water, and the iodine helps to preserve it. It’s recommended to remove the kombu sheets before storing (this part has now been added to the recipe)
All the best,
Store for up to 1 month?! That can’t be right 😰
Kia Ora Catherine,
You are most welcome :)