Recipes for Dried Kelp Kombu

Ingredients

• 50g expired dried kelp kombu
• 200g chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Soak the expired dried kelp kombu in cold water for 15-20 minutes until it softens.
2. Drain the kombu and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken breast slices and stir-fry until cooked through.
5. Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the other side.
6. Stir-fry the vegetables for a few minutes until they start to soften.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water to make a sauce.
8. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and add the soaked kombu.
9. Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
10. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 200g dried kelp kombu
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. 2. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
3. 3. Break the dried kelp kombu into small pieces and add them to the pot.
4. 4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. 5. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 30g expired dried kelp kombu
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Rinse the expired dried kelp kombu under cold water to remove any impurities.
2. Soak the kombu in cold water for 10 minutes until it becomes tender.
3. Drain the kombu and cut it into thin strips.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, carrot, and kombu strips.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey to make the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!