noun
- a type of edible kelp (seaweed) used in Japanese cuisine, especially in making broth and seasoning
Usage: also spelled 'konbu'; commonly used in dashi (Japanese soup stock)
Examples
- Kombu is a key ingredient in traditional Japanese dashi broth.
- The chef soaked kombu in water overnight to prepare the stock.
- You can find dried kombu in most Asian grocery stores.
- Kombu adds umami flavor and minerals to soups and stews.
- Many Japanese home cooks keep kombu on hand for everyday cooking.