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Thoughts on kelp?
« on: December 04, 2013, 04:46:31 AM »
i want to start eating kelp... totally tastes like shit...

thoughts on recipes or types that i might like?

not interested in processed versions (chips, noodles, etc)

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Re: Thoughts on kelp?
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 06:20:17 AM »
Why? It is very high in sodium. I don't know much about it except that it is a seaweed.

I would think you could derive the same nutritional benefits from better tasting foods.

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Re: Thoughts on kelp?
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2013, 06:33:18 AM »
Why? It is very high in sodium. I don't know much about it except that it is a seaweed.

I would think you could derive the same nutritional benefits from better tasting foods.

sodium is a nutrient...

iodine is the primary reason but kelp is loaded with other nutrients

the sodium is actually key to kelp's nutritional value (it acts as a preservative)... much of the sodium can be removed in preparation apparently

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Re: Thoughts on kelp?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2013, 12:40:42 AM »
I usually have some dried seaweed in stock. Not nori, but similar. I cut the sheets in smaller pieces and sprinkle some over a green salad. Or mix with some wasabi and sesame seeds in a bowl of white rice (preferably sticky Japanese rice). Also nice to add a bit to a chicken or fish stir fry for a savory/umami taste.

You could also use dried kelp (konbu) and dried tuna flakes (bonito) to make a traditional Japanese broth called dashi. With this dashi you can make miso soup and noodle soup.

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Re: Thoughts on kelp?
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 03:11:56 AM »
yeah i found some little packs of seasoned nori that i really enjoy...