{"product_id":"izuri-shiroita-kelp-white-kombu-for-sushi-2-whole-pieces","title":"Izuri Shiroita Kelp White Kombu For Sushi 2 Whole Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiroita kelp, or white kombu is a rare type of kombu that can only be obtained in small quantities. Shiroita kombu refers to the core center of kombu which has been carefully shaved. It is made by carving kombu with a special knife called an \"akita\", and when the center of the kombu has been shaved to the point where it can no longer be shaved, it essentially becomes shiroita kombu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique type of kombu is used to make Kochi prefecture's famous dish, \u003cem\u003einakazushi\u003c\/em\u003e, which is a local type of sushi to the prefecture. Sushi chef's around Japan also seek after this special kelp for making mackerel sushi, as shiroita kombu pairs extremely well with mackerel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece of shiroita kelp has been hand carved by craftsmen from southern Hokkaido to bring you this unique and rare kombu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you can use it for making sushi at home, you can also use it for cooking rice or making kombu seaweed rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some recommended usages for Shiroita kelp: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a piece of shiroita kombu over rice before steaming in your rice cooker to make some insanely fragrant rice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoften the kombu and make kombu rolls. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the kombu for making sushi rolls. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a unique dashi soup stock with shiroita kombu. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 2 pieces, about 15g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Izuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41030453526611,"sku":"IZRI-SHIOTA-1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-IZRI-SHIOTA-1-Izuri_Shiroita_Kelp_White_Kombu_For_Sushi_2_Whole_Pieces-2023-09-14T04_30_19.jpg?v=1743427117","url":"https:\/\/japanesetaste.pro\/products\/izuri-shiroita-kelp-white-kombu-for-sushi-2-whole-pieces","provider":"Japanese Taste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}