Mustard Free Ginger-Garlic Seaweed Mineral Broth
This deeply savory broth is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow afternoon — warming, mineral-rich, and genuinely restorative. Kombu and wakame bring that oceanic depth you just can't fake, while fresh ginger and smashed garlic simmer low and slow until the whole kitchen smells incredible. Coconut aminos add a gentle umami backbone without any of the soy or mustard-based condiments that can sneak into similar recipes, making this a clean and confident choice for anyone navigating that particular restriction. Apple cider vinegar brightens everything up, and a pinch of turmeric gives the finished broth a beautiful golden hue. The straining step is key — it leaves you with a silky, clear liquid that's elegant enough to sip straight from a mug. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of scallions at the end are optional but genuinely worth it for that final lift of freshness.
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4 servings
- 1 piece (about 4 inches) dried kombu
- ¼ cup dried wakame
- 4 cups bone broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the kombu in a large saucepan with the water. Let it soak for 10 minutes at room temperature — the kombu will soften and the water will turn pale green.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the kombu water to a bare simmer. Remove and discard the kombu just before the liquid reaches a full boil — small bubbles will begin to form at the edges of the pan.
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