Japanese Domestic Seaweed for Dashi, Tsukudani, Konbu Rolls & Cooking | Selected by Segawa Honten
Experience the clean, naturally sweet flavor of authentic Hidaka Kombu (日高昆布), harvested from the pristine coastal waters of Hidaka, Hokkaido. Known for its clear, mellow, and full-bodied broth, this premium kelp is valued by professional chefs and home cooks alike.
Collected from July to September, Hidaka Kombu is especially prized for its fast cooking time—making it ideal not only for traditional dashi (soup stock) but also for simmered dishes, konbu rolls, tsukudani, and various Japanese culinary applications.
Soft yet flavorful, “Mitsuishi Kombu” (the scientific/historical name for this variety) offers exceptional versatility. Carefully selected by Segawa Honten, a trusted Japanese wholesaler specializing in high-quality dried foods.
・Type:Natural Hidaka Kombu (Dried Kelp)
・Net Weight: 500g
・Storage Method: Keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity and direct sunlight.
・Made in Japan
Features
・Premium Hokkaido Hidaka Kombu – harvested from the renowned Hidaka coastline in Hokkaido.
・Clear, naturally sweet dashi – creates a transparent yet rich broth ideal for soups, hot pots, and Japanese cuisine.
・Soft texture – cooks quickly and becomes tender, perfect for simmered dishes and kombu rolls.
・Versatile use – great for dashi, boiled dishes, beans, salads, oden, tsukudani, and kombu-based condiments.
・Selected by Segawa Honten – trusted dried food wholesaler ensuring consistent quality.
・Large 500g bulk pack – ideal for restaurants, food service, and frequent home cooking.
・Net Weight: 500g
・Storage Method: Keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity and direct sunlight.
・Made in Japan
Features
・Premium Hokkaido Hidaka Kombu – harvested from the renowned Hidaka coastline in Hokkaido.
・Clear, naturally sweet dashi – creates a transparent yet rich broth ideal for soups, hot pots, and Japanese cuisine.
・Soft texture – cooks quickly and becomes tender, perfect for simmered dishes and kombu rolls.
・Versatile use – great for dashi, boiled dishes, beans, salads, oden, tsukudani, and kombu-based condiments.
・Selected by Segawa Honten – trusted dried food wholesaler ensuring consistent quality.
・Large 500g bulk pack – ideal for restaurants, food service, and frequent home cooking.
100% Kombu (Laminariaceae / Kelp)
To Prepare Dashi (Soup Stock):
Wipe the surface of the kombu lightly with a dry cloth (do not wash).
Place a piece (10–15g) in 1 liter of water.
Heat slowly and remove the kombu just before boiling.
Use the broth for miso soup, noodle soup, nimono, or hot pot.
For Simmered Dishes / Cooking:
Cut kombu into desired size.
Simmer until soft, then use in beans, oden, rolls, or tsukudani.
Kombu used for dashi can be repurposed for cooking (zero waste).
Wipe the surface of the kombu lightly with a dry cloth (do not wash).
Place a piece (10–15g) in 1 liter of water.
Heat slowly and remove the kombu just before boiling.
Use the broth for miso soup, noodle soup, nimono, or hot pot.
For Simmered Dishes / Cooking:
Cut kombu into desired size.
Simmer until soft, then use in beans, oden, rolls, or tsukudani.
Kombu used for dashi can be repurposed for cooking (zero waste).
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