Is it only Asians/ Japanese peoples that eat Sea Vegetables?
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?
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?
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?
Yaki Nori (also know as sushi nori). These are ready to use toasted sheets.
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Miso Soup?
Wakame. This is like a sea lettuce. These "leafy" strands are soaked and cut into bits and pieces.
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Dashi?
The combination of (kelp) Kombu + Shittake mushrooms + Bonito flakes is the stock provides the basis of most Japanese cooking.
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