Nori
Thin, dried, roasted sheets of seaweed — the wrapper for sushi rolls and a crumbled garnish elsewhere. Toasted (yaki) nori is crisp out of the package; keep it sealed since it goes soft and chewy once exposed to air.
Used for
- sushi rolls
- onigiri
- garnish
- snacking
In the kitchen
- keep sealed until ready to use — it softens fast once opened
- toast briefly over a flame if it's gone soft, to re-crisp it
- cut with scissors for garnish strips
Picking it at the store
- Buy 'yaki' (toasted) nori for sushi — untoasted nori is meant for further cooking, not eating as-is
- Reseal the bag tightly with the silica packet inside; humidity is what ruins it
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