Wakame Seaweed

Wakame is one of the most commonly used seaweeds in Japanese home cooking. In this post, I’ll show you what wakame is and how to enjoy it in simple everyday dishes.

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What Is Wakame?

Wakame has a gentle ocean flavor and a tender texture. Many people may recognize it from miso soup or seaweed salad at Japanese restaurants. Like many seaweeds, it contains minerals and dietary fiber.

Common Forms of Wakame

The most common form of seaweed for home cooking is dried wakame. It is sold as cut wakame, already sliced into small, easy-to-use pieces.

How to Use Wakame

To rehydrate dried wakame, place it in a bowl and cover it with plenty of water. Let it soak for 5 minutes until softened, then drain well. Gently squeeze out the excess water before using.

Add It to Soups

Use It in Salads

Use It as an Easy Add-In

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