Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is a species of kelp native to cold, temperate coasts of the northwest Pacific Ocean. As an edible seaweed, it has a subtly sweet, but distinctive and strong flavour and satiny texture. It is most often served in soups and salads.

Oct 10, 2018 · Wakame is a type of edible seaweed that has been cultivated in Japan and Korea for centuries. In addition to bringing a unique taste and texture to soups and salads, wakame is low in calories...

Jan 19, 2023 · Wakame is a species of sea vegetable, commonly referred to as seaweed, extensively used in Japanese and other Asian cuisines, especially in soups, salads, and snacks, but also as a seasoning.

Jul 17, 2021 · Wakame is a brown or deep green seaweed with a silky texture that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. The scientific name for wakame is Undaria pinnatifida. It comes from the cold-temperature waters off the coasts of Japan, China and Korea. This seaweed has a briny and slightly sweet flavor that is overall quite mild.

Feb 16, 2022 · This concise guide to wakame seaweed (aka sea vegetable) offers tips, ideas for using, and links to plant-based recipes.

Feb 15, 2021 · This restaurant-style Japanese Seaweed Salad (a.k.a. "wakame") is perfect when paired with a tray of sushi, or your favorite Asian soup. You can make this at home in just 10 minutes!

Wakame seaweed is a traditional accompaniment, prominently featuring in Japanese and Korean cuisine, particularly in miso soup. This low-calorie sea vegetable offers sufficient minerals, fiber, and pigment antioxidants contributing to overall health and wellness.

May 31, 2023 · Wakame is a delicate, lightly sweet seaweed, often used raw and rehydrated in salads and miso soup. Because of its silky, satiny texture, I find it important to pair wakame with ingredients that have some crunch or chew, like pink shrimp or cucumbers in a Japanese sunomono salad, for better balance.

May 4, 2024 · Discover Wakame: its journey from sea to table, health benefits, and comparison to Kombu and Nori. Learn preparation, storage, and buying options. Wakame, along with Nori and Kombu, is one of the three main types of Japanese seaweed (although an honorary mention should also go to Hijiki and Mozuku).

Oct 3, 2021 · Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is a bright green, edible seaweed with a distinctive flavor and texture. The sea vegetable is one of the three most common seaweed varieties in Japan and is commonly grown in Japan and Korea. Wakame can be eaten on its own but is often added to miso soup, stir fry dishes, and salads.