Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on what seaweed they use to make seaweed salad. There seems to be a lot of types out there, and I personally am looking for the sort they use at YO Sushi. Very thin, and neutral in taste ; ) - But not toasted though. Any great recipies are also welcome!
Karoline, I believe that you are referring to Nori sheets. These are the ones that are used for sushi rolls. What I like to do is take some romaine lettuce and lay it on the nori sheet before filling it with goodies. I use julienned (thinly sliced) cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, and anything else you like. Add some avocado then pile on the sprouts. Roll it up as tight as you can and slice. The reason I put the romaine down is that it helps to keep the nori sheet from getting soggy.
Sometimes I use cauliflower that has chopped in the food processor and use that as a "rice". Others use a pate to spread which adds a bit of protein to it.
Just make what most appeals to you.
Take care and be well.
Nice, but no, I´m not refering to Nori sheets ; ) I use those allready. I´m after actual seaweed for salads. It comes in thin strips, and is very dark green/bleck when dried. I vibrant green when soaked.
Thanks for your tip though, sounds lovely! ; )
There is wakame.....that is a flat wide seaweed. Seapalm has ridges on it. Kombu/kelp is thick and long.
The one I think you are looking for is the tiny thin one and it is called Hijiki.
Permalink Reply by Erin on November 9, 2009 at 12:51pm
I did some searching and wakame is what is used in seaweed salad (goma wakame). You'll want to soak it and cut it into thin strips (don't use the center stem- too tough!).
That sounds like fun.. There is a thing called double dutch where two girls hold two ropes and you have to jump them both at the same time.. maybe you could find a couple of girls to try this with you. It's pretty impressive when you see it..