🌿 Elevate your cooking game with authentic umami magic!
UMAMI POWERHOUSE - Unlock rich, savory depth with every broth
COMPACT CONVENIENT - Perfect size for your kitchen, no waste
LONG LASTING FRESHNESS - Dried format ensures extended shelf life
PLANT BASED PERFECTION - 100% vegetarian-friendly for mindful eaters
AUTHENTIC ASIAN ESSENCE - Sourced from South Korea for genuine flavor
WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Kelp is a 113.4g pack of premium dried kelp from South Korea, ideal for creating rich, vegetarian Japanese stocks. Its compact size and dried format ensure long-lasting freshness, making it a must-have for culinary enthusiasts seeking authentic umami flavor.
Specifications
Product Dimensions
22 x 16 x 18 cm; 113.4 g
Item model number
E1009
Product Name
food
Weight
113.4 g
Units
113.4 gram
Storage Instructions
Store in dry and cool place. Avoid direct sunlight.
Manufacturer contact
JFC(UK) Unit 17 7 Premier Park Road London NW10 7NZ
Country of origin
South Korea
Brand
Wel-Pac
Cuisine
Japanese
Format
dried
Speciality
Suitable for Vegetarians
Manufacturer
Wel-Pac
Have a Question? See What Others Asked
I bought it first time, does the white stuff on leaves is something normal?
Why have I still not received my item,it's been serial weeks?
How come this exact same product costs £3.99 at the Japan centre, why do you charge more?!
Could you please provide info on the Iodine content for this brand?
Reviews
4.5
All from verified purchases
P**R
Good kombu.
Great for making Japanese kombu broth.
T**R
Great for making dashi
There's not much to say.Left over 12-16 hours in water, then brought to simmer for a bit and you have a great Umeboshi Dashi.The basis for many an East Asian soup.If soaked with Katsuoboushi too (dehydrated skipjack tuna flakes) it makes a great Katsuoboushi Dashi. Which is the basis for many a fish sauce.You could then cook it with soy sauce, Mirin, leek, spring onions, and some miso paste and you have a wonderful broth.I recommend & will use again
M**T
WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Kelp
The WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Kelp is a must-have for any kitchen that loves authentic Japanese flavors. This dried kelp is perfect for making dashi, the essential base for many Japanese dishes, adding a rich umami taste that enhances soups, broths, and sauces.The quality of the kelp is excellent, providing a deep, savory flavor with just the right amount of oceanic essence. Plus, it's incredibly easy to use - just soak it in water to release its flavours.If you're looking to elevate your cooking with a natural and flavorful ingredient, WEL-PAC Dashi Kombu Dried Kelp is the way to go!
P**C
I like Japanese cookery.
I fairly recently discovered the joys of vegetarian Japanese cookery and so having Dashi Kombu Dried Kelp is a must. I have found that it makes a tasty addition to Miso soup and Japanese seaweed salad, for example. However, beware as once hydrated it grows to several times its original volume, so don't put too much in.
M**H
High quality Kombu!
I’ve struggled to find good quality Kombu local to me, so I thought I’d give Amazon a go.Really pleased with the quality and amount of Kombu in this pack. I think it’s very good value for money.Having already used this Kombu, I can say confidently that my Ramen broth is now levelled up!
R**R
Good strong strips of seaweed for making dashi / ramen stock
This packet contains several good strong strips of kombu seaweed. Boiling one strip for five minutes (and then discarding) is a great way to give a base flavour to your dashi stock (for miso). The seaweed looks all dehydrated and curled up but will unfurl as it boils - the picture shows before and after.It can also be used to make ramen stock - again remove after five minutes - in this case you can use whatever you might in a more traditional stock: carrots, onion, chicken carcass, etc.I am not surprised some people have ranked this as hideous to eat, that is not really what it is designed for.
A**R
Goods As described
Goods As Described
E**A
a bit expensive but good
what we need but a bit pricey
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Boiling one strip for five minutes (and then discarding) is a great way to give a base flavour to your dashi stock (for miso). The seaweed looks all dehydrated and curled up but will unfurl as it boils - the picture shows before and after.It can also be used to make ramen stock - again remove after five minutes - in this case you can use whatever you might in a more traditional stock: carrots, onion, chicken carcass, etc.I am not surprised some people have ranked this as hideous to eat, that is not really what it is designed for."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"A***R"},"datePublished":"14 August 2024","name":"Goods As described","reviewBody":"Goods As Described"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"E***A"},"datePublished":"18 January 2025","name":"a bit expensive but good","reviewBody":"what we need but a bit pricey"}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.75,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":8}},{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"I bought it first time, does the white stuff on leaves is something normal?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You shouldn't wash kombu. 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