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Kombu Marinade for Umami Flavour - Grains, Vegetables, Fish or Meat

Kombu Marinade for Umami Flavour - Grains, Vegetables, Fish or Meat

This Kombu marinade is an excellent, versatile recipe which can be used with fish, grains, meat or vegetable dishes and is a wonderful way to access umami flavour. There are 2 versions (see tip) of the marinade; both are delicious as a garnish to enhance rice and salads and will combine well with either hot or cold dishes.

Serves 6

Prep time 5 minutes, soaking time 2 hours

Ingredients

  • a Kombu strip
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup of Kombu stock

Directions

  • Saute briefly in a wok/pan in the oil then add honey, soy sauce & crushed garlic, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the Kombu stock, cover & simmer for a few more minutes.
  • Put marinade in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Alternatively, replace the garlic with 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and juice of one lemon. All else remains unchanged.

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