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 ...

Turn leftover dashi kombu into delicious Kombu Onigiri! These Japanese rice balls are packed with umami flavor from simmered kelp and make a perfect snack or lunchbox addition. Instead of ...