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Fresh kombu 1kg

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The ultimate seaweed for bringing out the umami in your creations. Fresh kombu, selected by Atelier Marée at Le Delas, is a meaty brown seaweed that is indispensable in modern gastronomy and Japanese-inspired cuisine. Unlike its dried counterpart, fresh kombu offers a supple texture and marine aromas of great purity. Naturally rich in glutamates, it acts as a natural flavour enhancer, imparting that famous ‘umami' flavour which adds depth and a lingering finish to your dishes. Packaged in 1 kg packs, it is a valuable resource for chefs seeking authentic and versatile ingredients. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: Kombu is the cornerstone of dashi, the basic stock of Japanese cuisine, but it has many uses in Western cuisine. It is ideal for cooking fish fillets ‘en papillote' with seaweed, where it protects delicate fish fillets whilst infusing them with its mineral salts. It can also be finely chopped to incorporate into seaweed butters or seafood tartares, or used as a fermentation base for vegetables or fish (the Kobujime technique). ► Preparation: Fresh kombu is usually preserved in salt. It is therefore essential to rinse it thoroughly under running water, or even to soak it for a few minutes to remove excess salt, depending on the intended use. When making a stock, do not bring the water to the boil with the seaweed inside to avoid releasing excessive bitterness and a overly viscous texture; steeping at 80–90°C is recommended. ► Storage: Store in a refrigerated environment between 0°C and +4°C. Thanks to its natural preservation method, it has excellent shelf life, but must be kept in its original packaging to preserve its moisture and organoleptic qualities. Location in store: Atelier Marée