Konbu & Shiitake Tsukudani

Tsukudani is a typical condiment in Japan. Its name is derived from the island of Tsukudajima located at the mouth of the Edogawa River in Tokyo, where it originated back in the Edo Period. Variations abound, but what ties them all together is the use of salt (shoyu) to help preserve and extend its shelf-life. That is all to say that a little bit goes a long way, so use it sparringly as a counterpoint to a bowl of rice or onigiri.

Classic Tsukudani made from Konbu and Shiitake © 2025 Tenzo's Kitchen LLC