Kelp (from Hokkaido Rausu) - 羅臼昆布 30g

Rausu kombu grows along the Rausu coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido and is often called the "king of kombu" for its rich, aromatic character.

It produces a golden, full-bodied dashi with a deep, rounded umami and a faint natural sweetness, considered the most intensely flavoured of the major kombu varieties. It is especially suited to hot pot and noodle broths where a pronounced kelp flavour is wanted.

• Origin: Japan, Rausu, Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido
• Net weight/volume: 30g
• Category: Dried kelp (kombu)
• Usage: Simmer in water to make a rich dashi stock for hot pots (nabe), noodle soups and simmered dishes
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed (these are shelf-stable dried goods)