noun
kombu dashi; kombu stock
A clear, umami-rich soup stock made by steeping dried kombu (kelp) in water. A fundamental ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
昆布だしを取って味噌汁を作る。
I make miso soup using kombu dashi.
この料理には昆布だしが欠かせない。
Kombu dashi is essential for this dish.
Compound of 昆布 (kombu, 'kelp') and だし (dashi, 'stock').