Arame is an edible seaweed rich in vitamins and minerals commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is low in fat and calories and usually consumed rehydrated. It can be added to various dishes and is commonly found in health food stores in the West.
Arame, the Latin names for which are Eisenia cyclis and Ecklonia cyclis is an edible seaweed that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is rich in a number of vitamins and minerals including iron, magnesium, iodine, vitamin A and calcium. It also has trace amounts of vitamin B12, which is rarely found in vegetables that grow on earth. The aroma is dark brown and has a mild taste. Some say this type of seaweed is slightly sweet. It is also extremely low in fat and calories.
Unlike other types of seaweed, arame is usually consumed in a rehydrated rather than dried state. It is usually packaged and bought dried, but is rehydrated before being served or added to a dish. It doesn’t take long to rehydrate this sea vegetable, just five to ten minutes. During the rehydration process, the seaweed will usually double in size.
Sometimes served on its own, arame is also commonly used as a side dish or as an addition to other dishes. It is sometimes added to sushi dishes where fish is layered over rice. In this case, the seaweed is draped over the rice and around the sushi. It is also sometimes served as part of a seaweed salad alongside other types of seaweed. Sometimes these salads are marinated before serving.
Because it has a very mild flavor, arame can be added to all kinds of dishes. It is sometimes added to soup, such as miso soup. It can also be used in fish and tofu dishes. The almost black color of arame is often a nice contrast to the light, creamy colors of this type of protein and can make for a dish that is visually appealing and full of vitamins and minerals. It is often chopped or served in strips when garnishing these types of dishes.
Although arame is most commonly used in Asian cooking, it can be purchased in the West. This is especially true now that Asian cuisine, especially Japanese cuisine, has become so popular in the West. This sea vegetable may not be found in every grocery store, but it is commonly stocked in health food stores. Since arame is usually sold in the dry state, it can be mail-ordered by those who cannot find it in local shops.
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