Mozuku (もずく) is a type of seaweed and has a unique, slimy and long stringy texture.
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Nishime kombu refers to dried kelp specifically for eating. It’s a flavorful ingredient that cooks quickly for nimono and oden. Nishime Kombu (煮しめ昆布) is dried kelp, also known as kombu. It is softer, less fibrous, and cooks quicker than the regular kombu used for dashi. Kombu is an auspicious ingredient and is used in celebratory […]
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Shredded nori, or kizami nori, are shredded unseasoned nori strips. Sprinkle it over rice bowls, noodle dishes, chirashi sushi, and salads. Shredded nori, or Kizami Nori (刻み海苔), is shredded unseasoned nori Japanese seaweed. The nori is pre-shredded and packaged for convenience. What Is Kizami Nori Kizami nori is shredded nori. It’s plain and unseasoned and […]
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Tororo kombu is dried kelp shavings. It’s an umami-rich ingredient used as a garnish over soups, noodles, or rice bowls. Tororo Kombu (とろろ昆布) is thin and long flakes made by shaving dried kombu kelp softened in vinegar. The machine-shaved paper-thin strips become mushy like grated mountain yam (tororo とろろ) when added to hot water or […]
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Hijiki (ひじき) is a type of seaweed growing wild on rocky coastlines around Japan, Korea, and China.
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Aonori (青のり) is dried, finely chopped seaweed. It is used to sprinkle on Japanese dishes like okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and takoyaki.
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Incorporate seaweed into your diet with a dried seaweed salad mix. Just reconstitute in water for a few minutes and add to your salad greens! Dried Seaweed Salad Mix, or Kaiso Salad (海藻サラダ), is a mix of an assortment of seaweed. Some come with dressing, so you must reconstitute it in cold water for a […]
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