a company that has been promoting the use of ‘kombu’ seaweed or kelp in the making of soup stock, or dashi, voiced his concerns over the “deterioration” of traditional Japanese cuisine ...

Chef Hayashi heads to the city of Hakodate to visit the people involved in the production of kombu kelp, the foundation of Japanese cuisine. 1. Cut the kombu (after making dashi broth) into fine ...

Senmaizuke made by layering kombu kelp and turnip slices is a seasonal delicacy. Setsuko Sugimoto, who oversaw the cooking aspect of the recipe, introduces how to recreate the pickle using the ...