Wadakan Konbu Tsuyu Kelp Soup Base

What Is It?

Wadakan Konbu Tsuyu is a 3x concentrated Japanese soup base made from kombu (kelp), soy sauce, and umami-rich seasonings. It’s an essential pantry staple in Japanese cooking—perfect for making noodle soups, dipping sauces, marinades, and everyday Japanese home-style dishes.

With its naturally savoury kombu flavour, this tsuyu adds depth, richness, and a clean, ocean-breeze umami to any dish.

How to Use It

Because it’s 3x concentrated, dilute before using:

• For noodle soup: 1 part tsuyu : 3 parts water

• For dipping sauce (tsuyu for soba/udon): 1 part tsuyu : 2 parts water

• For tempura dip: 1 part tsuyu : 4 parts water

• As marinade: Use directly

• For simmered dishes (nimono): 1 part tsuyu : 5–6 parts water

Quick recipe ideas:

• Cold soba dip

• Oyako don broth

• Japanese-style stir-fry seasoning

• Sauce for tofu/agedashi tofu

• Base for hotpot (nabe)