Simmered Kombu (Kelp) & Lotus Root

Hiroko Liston
Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston
Melbourne, Australia

The flavour of this dish is sweet and sour, and it tastes great when cold. You can halve the recipe if you don’t need this amount, but you might regret it. I recommend to cook this amount, so that you can enjoy it for several days. It is delicious to eat with Rice.

Simmered Kombu (Kelp) & Lotus Root

The flavour of this dish is sweet and sour, and it tastes great when cold. You can halve the recipe if you don’t need this amount, but you might regret it. I recommend to cook this amount, so that you can enjoy it for several days. It is delicious to eat with Rice.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
4 Servings
  1. 50 gDried Shredded Kombu (Kelp) *about 250g when rehydrated
  2. 200 gthinly sliced Lotus Root *thawed, cut in half if large
  3. 1 tablespoonSesame Oil
  4. 1 cupWater
  5. 2 tablespoonsSugar
  6. 2 tablespoonsMirin
  7. 2 tablespoonsRice Vinegar
  8. 4 tablespoonsSoy Sauce
  9. Chilli Flakes *optional
  10. 1 tablespoonToasted Sesame Seeds
  11. 2 sachetsKatsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) *4 to 5g

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Soak Dried Shredded Kombu (Kelp) in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes, drain, rinse, and drain again. Cut it short if loo long.

  2. 2

    Heat Sesame Oil in a pot over medium heat, add Kombu and Lotus Root slices, stir for a minute, then add Water, Sugar, Mirin, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce and Chilli Flakes, mix to combine, and bring to the boil.

  3. 3

    Cover with a lid, and simmer, mixing occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and keep cooking, mixing occasionally, until the sauce is almost gone. Add Toasted Sesame Seeds and Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes), and mix to combine.

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