Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
Korean ingredient guide
How to buy and use Kelp
Dashima
Kelp is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.
At a glance
- Buy: Asian grocery store, Korean online shop
- Use for: Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
- Tip: Check the ingredient list and flavor.
What is this ingredient?
Korea is surrounded by the sea on three sides, making it easy to access fresh seafood. As a result, many dishes use seafood-based broths instead of meat-based broths. Ingredients like dashima (kelp), dried anchovies, and dried shrimp are commonly used to make these broths.
Whenever I see dashima in Korean marts here in Germany, I make sure to stock up on it!
How to use it
- Korean home cooking
- Banchan and side dishes
- Easy everyday meals
What to check
- Check the ingredient list and flavor.
- Start with a small package if you are new to it.
- Store it according to the package instructions after opening.
Can you substitute it?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
Recipes using this ingredient
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Kelp?
You can usually find Kelp in Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, or larger supermarkets with a good Asian food section.
How do I use Kelp?
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
Can I substitute Kelp?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
How should I store Kelp?
Always follow the package instructions. Many Korean pastes and opened products keep best sealed in the fridge.