Atlantic Wakame Whole Seaweed

Atlantic Wakame Whole Seaweed

€4,75 EUR
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Atlantic Wakame Whole Seaweed
Atlantic Wakame

Atlantic Wakame Whole Seaweed

40g bag

€4,75 EUR

Hand Harvested

100% Organic

No Additives

Description

A nutritious Atlantic alternative to traditional Japanese wakame, with a mild, spinach-like flavour and a gentle bite.

Also known as wing kelp, Alaria esculenta grows on wave-battered rocks and in rock pools along Ireland’s Atlantic coast.

Enjoy it in miso soup, broths, stews, salads and stir-fries for a fresh sea flavour and naturally occurring iodine, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

HOW TO USE

PREPARATION: To rehydrate: Soak in cold water for up to 5mins with a little salt Salted: Wash salt off thoroughly before use Fresh: Rinse thoroughly before use.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Can be eaten fresh (rehydrated) or boiled – do not boil for more than 15mins. Goes well with: Eggs, fish, chicken, tofu, bread, rice, miso Cream cheese and potatoes. Boil/Steam: can be used as an alternative to cabbage or spinach in any number of dishes. Add to fresh pasta or noodles, add to mash potatoes as a side dish, wrap around fish before steaming or baking for a succulent finish. Roast/Fry: Add to batter for frying fish, add to croquets or potato patties.

INGREDIENTS

Atlantic Wakame

BENEFITS

Naturally contains iodine, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and potassium, along with fibre and other naturally occurring minerals.

Know your seaweeds

Atlantic Wakame Whole Seaweed

A mild, versatile brown seaweed and a popular Japanese staple. Atlantic Wakame has a gentle bite, a spinach-like flavour and a fresh sea aftertaste. It grows naturally along Ireland’s Atlantic coast.

Species

Undaria pinnarifida

Habitat

Wave-battered rocks and rock pools

Harvested

April - June

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