Nori
Edible seaweed species of the red algae genus Pyropia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Nori (disambiguation).
Nori (海苔) is a dried edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine, usually made from species of the red algae genus Pyropia, including P. yezoensis and P. tenera.[1] It has a strong and distinctive flavor, and is generally made into flat sheets and used to wrap rolls of sushi or onigiri (rice balls).
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Alternative names | Seaweed |
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Type | edible seaweed |
Main ingredients | dried red algae |
Similar dishes | Kombu, Laverbread, Gamet |
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The finished dried sheets are made by a shredding and rack-drying process that resembles papermaking. They are sold in packs in grocery stores for culinary purposes. Since nori sheets easily absorb water from the air and degrade, a desiccant is needed when storing nori for any significant time.