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Is it only Asians/ Japanese peoples
that eat Sea Vegetables? |
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No, Most coastal peoples eat Sea-Vegetables.
From the Irish to Pacific Islanders' to our Koori's use vegetables
harvested from the sea. |
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What is the most common type of Edible
Sea Veggie? |
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The most common is "sushi nori".
This is mainly due to the acceptance of sushi in western world. |
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Is it true that Sea Vegetables
are very high in vitamins and minerals? |
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Yes, that is correct. It is for this reason
that coastal peoples treasure them.
As a lot of land vegetables lack nutrients the attention is shifting
to the significant
Value of sea- veg. |
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What kind of sea veg is used in sushi? |
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Yaki Nori (also know as sushi nori). These
are ready to use toasted sheets. |
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Miso Soup? |
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Wakame. This is like a sea lettuce. These
"leafy" strands are soaked and cut into bits and pieces. |
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Dashi? |
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The combination of (kelp) Kombu + Shittake
mushrooms + Bonito flakes is the stock provides the basis of most
Japanese cooking. |
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