How to Use kombu in a Sentence

kombu

noun
Definition of kombunext
  • When ready to serve, remove the kombu from the pot (see Tip).
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • Make dashi: Add kombu and water to a pot and bring to a boil.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Bring kombu and stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over low heat.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Jan. 2017
  • Pour in the water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and add the kombu.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2022
  • The bones are grilled and used to make a stock with kombu, ginger and scallion for the porridge.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • It's all topped with dried kombu chips adding up to a surf-and-turf umami bomb.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2017
  • The chef also adds kombu, dried seaweed, to the sauce for more umami.
    — Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2020
  • Stir the katsuobushi into the kombu broth, cover and let steep for 1 minute.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • Add kombu, bay leaf, and stout and increase heat to medium-high.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Add the stock or bone broth, along with the kombu, shiitakes, and remaining soy sauce.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2020
  • This kombu chicken soup is all about a simple, clean broth (for all the miso soup fans out there, this is for you).
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 19 Jan. 2017
  • Remove from the heat and, using tongs, remove and discard the kombu.
    — Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Once the kombu is clean, soak it in water for 30 minutes or overnight (preferred).
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
  • In a large pot, combine the kombu and water and let soak until the kombu starts to soften, about 2 hours.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 21 Aug. 2020
  • Add water until the beans are covered, then add kombu and stir.
    — Steve Wilson, star-telegram.com, 11 May 2017
  • Make sauce: In a large saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, kombu, onions, mirin and mushrooms.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 9 May 2018
  • Meanwhile, combine kombu and 4 cups water in a large pot.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2017
  • Combine kombu and 4½ cups cold water in a medium saucepan.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Hinodeya’s base for its house ramen is a dashi broth — light, but packed with flavor from bonito and kombu.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Jinya’s broths are simmered for 10 hours, with pork or chicken bones, or kombu and shiitake mushrooms for the vegetable broths.
    — Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 2 May 2017
  • Remove from heat and discard mushrooms, kombu and onions.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 9 May 2018
  • Cured fluke served in kombu broth with a dusting of black lime and cucumber powders tastes of brine and earthiness.
    — Amy Tara Koch, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Condiments fill the other saucers: briny kombu tea, fresh sudachi, spicy miso, Okinawan sea salt, wasabi, and fruity-sharp aimori.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
  • Quickly discard kombu, stir in bonito flakes and lower to a simmer.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Add mushrooms, kombu, ginger, garlic, and 8 cups water and bring to a simmer over medium-high.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The kombu and bok choy are dense with nutrients while being relatively low in calories, a win-win.
    — Seamus Mullen, Bon Appetit, 5 Oct. 2017
  • The Tart kombu vinegar was a condiment under the sea—slightly salty, refreshing, and bracing.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Try the house ramen, which includes whole wheat noodles, bonito, kombu, scallop, pork, egg, seaweed and green onions.
    — Christopher Reynolds, latimes.com, 3 May 2018
  • Traditional Okinawan food makes use of kombu, a type of seaweed, and katsuobushi (dried bonito fish) to form a healthy stock.
    — Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 8 June 2018
  • For the sauce, Gao combines three varieties of Sichuan chiles with Sichuan peppercorns, kombu, and dried mushrooms, all submerged in neutral oil.
    — Max Falkowitz, Saveur, 4 June 2018

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