Repeat for all the seaweed sheets. 3. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Lightly toast each side for about 10-15 seconds. 1. Place the kombu ... Place dried wakame in water ...

Here's why: When I first moved to the US in 1994, like tofu and matcha, seaweed was hard to come by. Our luggage was filled with dried kombu or wakame whenever we returned from visiting Japan.

This dashi is enjoyed for its fragrance and is so flavorful on its own that you can drink it straight, like soup. 5 cups (1.2 L) filtered water 1 piece kombu, about 3 x 3 inches (7.5 x 7.5 cm) 3 to 4 ...