The seaweed used in sushi-wrapping is called "nori." For more information on nori, click on the View Discussion button.
The algae commonly used in sushi is called nori, which is a type of seaweed. Nori is dried and pressed into thin sheets that are used to wrap sushi rolls. It adds a savory, umami flavor to the dish.
red algae
Nori is one kind of edible seaweed used in Japanese cookery.
Sushi is normally wrapped in nori, a green seaweed. There are items sold in some sushi places that are wrapped in a translucent material. This is rice paper and is edible, though it is not traditionally used in sushi.
well, i think its actually algae. sounds gross, i know, but the nori paper that is used to wrap sushi is not seaweed as many say, but a compressed form of algae.
Not all sushi is wrapped. The ones that are (eg. ,makimono or gunkan-maki) are wrapped in seaweed. Modern interpretations may use beancurd skin, crepes, seaweed flakes, sesame seeds and other ingredients. Certain types of sushi eg. temarizushi or nigirizushi don't require wraps at all.
Sushi can be served in many different ways. If you want a sushi roll it has a seaweed wrap around the outside with sticky rice and raw meat on the inside. You can also put in vegetables like cucumber or avocado.
Nori is the name of the sea weed used to wrap sushi.
Using seaweed rolls, white rice, shrimp and artichoke are excellent. Roll the shrimp and artichoke in the white rice. Wrap it all in the seaweed rolls and refridgerate.
California rolls can be difficult to make without the correct ingredients. The roll consist of a seaweed wrap and special sushi rice that holds and keeps the rest of the ingredients together. Specialty stores sell sushi making kits for the convenience and ease of rolling the rice and seaweed wraps.
You can do numerous amounts of things with seaweed: Sushi, Fertiliser, Seaweed wrap, seasoning, Ice creamYou can use seaweed as a natural remedy to treat many diseases, including:Thyroiditis, Goitre, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Disorders;Cardiovascular / Heart Disease, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Disorders;Breast Cancer and Other Women Diseases;Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders;Osteoporosis and Joint Pain.You can eat seaweed as a salad, a soup, or take a seaweed supplement.
Seaweed wrap is edible, and is a very good source of iodine, which your body needs to regulate and keep healthy your thyroid gland.