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Nori (Roasted Seaweed Sheets)
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(Local supermarket)
What is it?
Thin sheets of seaweed, pressed and roasted until crisp. They wrap onigiri and sushi rolls. Look for packs labeled roasted, or yaki nori.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Korean seasoned laver (gim)
It is thin and crisp like nori. It carries sesame oil and salt. Use less salt on your hands.
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Acceptable
Toasted sesame seeds (no wrap)
They add a roasted smell to the rice. There is no wrap, so hold the ball in plastic film.
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NEVER Use
Kombu
Kombu is thick and tough. It is made for dashi and never softens on rice.
Related Ingredients
Did you know?
🔬Nori is made much like paper. Seaweed is chopped, spread thin on screens, and dried. Most Japanese nori comes from sea farms, like the Ariake Sea.
Sensory Profile
It smells like the sea with a toasty edge. Fresh sheets snap. Damp sheets turn soft and chewy.
