{"product_id":"marufuji-kuroita-konnyaku-250g","title":"Marufuji Kuroita Konnyaku Black Konjac Block 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 250 g block of Japanese konnyaku — the firm, mild konjac jelly that turns up in oden pots and simmered dishes all over Japan. This one comes from \u003cstrong\u003eGunma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the prefecture that grows the overwhelming majority of Japan's konjac, and is a \u003cstrong\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is konnyaku?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonnyaku (蒟蒻) is a dense, springy jelly made from the starchy corm of the konjac plant. It has very little flavour of its own — the point of it is texture, and its readiness to take on whatever broth or seasoning it is cooked in. This is the \u003cem\u003eita\u003c\/em\u003e (板, \"board\") form: a solid block you cut yourself, as opposed to the same jelly shredded into the noodle-like strands sold as shirataki or ito-konnyaku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use \u0026amp; enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonnyaku is usually parboiled or rubbed with salt before it goes into a dish — it removes the mild smell it has straight from the pack, helps it take up more flavour, and improves the texture. From there it is a simmering ingredient above all: it is one of the standard components of \u003cstrong\u003eoden\u003c\/strong\u003e, where wedges of it sit in dashi broth alongside daikon and eggs; it is sliced and glazed with sweet-savoury miso for \u003cstrong\u003edengaku\u003c\/strong\u003e; and it goes into simmered dishes (\u003cem\u003enimono\u003c\/em\u003e) such as chikuzenni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — please check the package label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we make every effort to keep product information accurate and up to date, manufacturers may change formulations, packaging, allergens, ingredients, or specifications without notice. The actual product packaging is always the authoritative source. If you have specific concerns about allergens, ingredients, or any product detail, please contact us before purchase, or refer to the product packaging before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese block konnyaku · 群馬のこんにゃく · Marufuji range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marufuji","offers":[{"title":"3 × 250g","offer_id":47742551130261,"sku":"KG54835[BULK3]","price":4.94,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 × 250g","offer_id":47742551163029,"sku":"KG54835[BULK5]","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 × 250g","offer_id":41153924595861,"sku":"KG54835","price":1.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6346\/1269\/files\/MarufujiKuroitaKonnyaku250g.jpg?v=1786928451","url":"https:\/\/www.jundirect.com.au\/products\/marufuji-kuroita-konnyaku-250g","provider":"Jun Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}