{"product_id":"shimaya-kombu-dashi-powder-128g","title":"Shimaya, Kombu Dashi Powder, 128g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eInstant kelp stock, clean and fish-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003eKombu dashi powder is the quick way to a kelp stock: premium kombu milled fine, dissolving into a light, sweet, savoury broth with no fish in it. It gives the clean umami of a kelp dashi in seconds, the go-to base when you want something delicate or meat- and fish-free. 128g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhy Operators Choose This\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e a kelp-only stock, the base for plant-based and fish-free dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean umami:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, sweet and savoury, without colouring the dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e a kombu dashi in seconds, no overnight steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pioneer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimaya helped bring instant dashi to the everyday kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant dashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve in hot water for a quick kelp stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e miso soup and clear soups where you want no fish note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clean kombu base for nabe and shabu-shabu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir into dressings, simmered vegetables and rice for gentle depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDashi (出汁) is the savoury stock at the base of Japanese cooking. Kombu dashi is the version drawn from kombu (昆布, kelp) alone, with no bonito, giving a lighter, sweeter and entirely fish-free stock. Kombu is one of the richest natural sources of glutamate, the compound behind umami, which is why a kelp-only dashi still tastes deeply savoury. Shimaya, based in Yamaguchi, helped popularise instant dashi from the 1960s, putting a quick kombu stock within reach of any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/japanese-recipes\/kombu-dashi\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKombu Dashi (Kelp Stock)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhat does kombu dashi taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eClean, light and gently sweet, with a soft, savoury depth and none of the smoky, fishy note of a bonito stock. It is the most subtle of the dashi family, which is its strength: it adds umami and roundness without taking over, so delicate ingredients stay in front. As a made-up stock it is pale and mild; used dry it seasons quietly. It is the dashi to reach for when you want savouriness without a marine or smoky edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0 25px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35);\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75; width:35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eKombu dashi 昆布だし (kelp stock powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eShimaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eJapan (Yamaguchi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e128g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem; opacity:0.75;\"\u003eBest Used As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003eFish-free kelp dashi for light dishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs kombu dashi suitable for fish-free and plant-based cooking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eKombu dashi is made from kelp alone, with no bonito or other fish, which is exactly why it is the classic base for fish-free and plant-based Japanese cooking. It delivers real umami from the kelp's natural glutamate without any animal ingredient in the stock itself. For full dietary certainty always check the pack, which is the source of truth, but a kelp-only dashi is the standard route to a savoury Japanese stock without fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow much kombu dashi powder do I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eStart with around one teaspoon per 200ml of hot water, about a tablespoon per litre, and adjust to taste. Stir until dissolved. Because kombu dashi is mild, you can use it generously without it dominating, but the powder still carries some salt, so taste before adding soy or salt. To deepen it into a fuller stock, combine with a bonito dashi to make awase dashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eKeep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from steam and direct light. Fine powder draws in moisture and clumps if left open near the stove, so reseal the pack or decant into an airtight container and use a dry spoon. Kept dry, it holds its flavour until the date on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shimaya","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":56445673243005,"sku":"S0005","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 30","offer_id":56445673275773,"sku":"S0005-CS30","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5621\/files\/Shimaya_Kombu_Dashi_Powder_128g.png?v=1731065114","url":"https:\/\/www.sushisushi.co.uk\/products\/shimaya-kombu-dashi-powder-128g","provider":"SushiSushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}