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A Beginner's Guide to
Edible Seaweed
Edible seaweed isn't just a fad or probably a food dare out of Fear Factor. Seaweed has been eaten for centuries because of its nutritional value. There are different kinds of seaweed, just like there are different kinds of green, leafy land vegetables. Get to know some of them: Nori
This is probably the most popular seaweed, thanks to the Japanese. Almost all major cities in the world have their sushi bars. Its sweet and meaty flavor is also easily accepted by most people, not only the Asians. Add this edible seaweed to: - soups (like miso soup)
- moistened for salads
- bread, as in laver bread
- if you toast it lightly in a skillet or pop it in the oven, you've got your own seaweed snack
- and ofcourse, wrapped up with rice and your favorite fish and vegetables in sushi, futo maki or California rolls
Nori nutrition: It's got the highest protein compared to the rest of the seaweeds. Nori is rich in calcium, iodine, iron, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, porphyran, copper, zinc and Vitamins A, B, C, E and K.Celebrating Seaweed Day, Feb 6
Several centuries ago, in 710, nori was considered a prized treasure fit for a king. In this case, emperor. Today, seaweed isn't just for royalty, it is enjoyed by millions all over the world. Dulse
This edible seaweed is mostly consumed in countries such as Canada, ireland and other Northern European countries. Dulse falls under red alga and its shape resembles that of a hand, which is how it got the genus name, Palmaria. What's it taste like? It has a salted flavor and is somewhat mildly spicy. It is slightly chewy when rehydrated. This edible seaweed is excellent in/as: - soups
- salads
- stir-fried dishes
- a snack
- a condiment
Dulse nutrition: It is extremely high in Vitamins B6 and B12. It also contains other Vitamins: C, E and A; natural iodine, calcium, magnesium, protein and dietary fiber.Sea Lettuce
Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca and Monostroma spp.) resembles the looks of lettuce. This edible seaweed has a strong seafood taste and odor, slightly pungent. It is quite delicate after drying and crumbles easily into tiny tender pieces. This edible seaweed is excellent in/as: Sea Lettuce nutrition: It provides roughage in our digestive system. It is very high in iron and also contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. If you haven't tried seaweed at all, the easiest to try out are those dishes with nori such as sushi or miso soup. If you enjoyed that, you're on your way to enjoying the rest of the edible seaweed. Sign up to receive our Ocean Veggies newsletter by email. In it we'd like to share the latest: - yummy recipes
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