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Use It Up Challenge: Nori

July 13, 2016
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Nori (dried seaweed) adds a layer of toasty umami to many seafood dishes, but this flavor bomb ingredient works magic on more than just fish. Here are a few more ways to use its savory goodness.
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Nori-Crusted Steaks

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Nori (dried seaweed) adds a layer of toasty umami and this flavor bomb ingredient works magic on more than just fish. Keep the steak juicy and tender by letting it rest for several minutes after cooking, then slicing thinly against the grain.

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Nori Ranch Dressing

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The briny and salty flavor of nori brings a new element to the familiar dressing. Paired with fresh chives and white miso, this tangy, umami dressing will elevate any salad or vegetable. The addition of greek yogurt keeps the dressing light and versatile. Sub your usual tartar or tzatziki sauce with noir ranch dressing paired grilled meat and fish.

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Sesame Seaweed Snacks

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Prized for its oceany umami flavor in sushi and miso soup—and now a popular packaged snack item—nori is dried Japanese seaweed that offers new possibilities for cooks. Its papery texture makes it easy to crisp in the oven and crumble over veggie sides, noodle bowls, and stir-fries for a little briny kick. These are easy, portable snacks that kids and adults will love. If you need a salty fix, replace potato chips with these briny, crispy nori sheets toasted in the oven. They can last up to four days in an airtight container so they are a great road trip snack.

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Spicy Seaweed Popcorn Seasoning

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Popcorn is a versatile, blank canvas. Spice it up with a toasty umami flavor with crushed nori (dried seaweed). Sprinkle over warm popcorn for a new way to snack during your favorite movie. If you need a salty fix, this seasoning will elevate your popcorn and you’ll never want a plain potato chip again. Try adding this seasoning with dry rubs as well to bring a new level to your grilled meats.

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Halibut Ceviche with Lime and Seaweed

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Seaweed goes well beyond sushi; here it gives a punch of savory crunch that balances that bright twang of lime and herbal fragrance of cilantro.

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Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls

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Any ramen lover will tell you—it's all about the broth. We build layers of rich umami flavor with the help of mushroom stems, fresh ginger, kombu (a type of edible kelp), sesame oil, and, of course, low and slow heat.

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Wasabi-Ginger Deviled Eggs

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The Japanese influence of wasabi meets coarsely ground Korean chile for a deviled egg that packs some heat.

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Mushroom Ramen Bowl

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In place of the normally time-consuming enriched broth, we infuse water with bacon for smoky richness, a trick we learned from chef David Chang.

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Bagel Roll

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Inspired by a smoked salmon bagel slathered with cream cheese, this bagel roll has all the goodness rolled inside. Maybe you can even have sushi for breakfast? 

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Pineapple Musubi Rolls

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We tackled Hawaii's Spam classic, adding pineapple and Sriracha to jazz things up. Surprisingly good!

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D’uk Gook (Rice Cake Soup)

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Beaten egg thickens this Asian-inspired soup, reminiscent of an egg drop soup. You can make the seasoned, toasted nori garnish to eat with the rice.

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Vegetable Maki

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Maki (rice rolled in nori) are easy to prepare once you master the rolling technique. Most Japanese markets sell bamboo rolling mats.

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Shrimp Maki

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Skip the sushi restaurant and roll these at home. Save time for this nori-edged roll by having the shrimp steamed at the grocery store.

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Vegetable Temaki

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Any vegetables will do for this customizable hand roll. 

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    1 of 14 Nori-Crusted Steaks
    2 of 14 Nori Ranch Dressing
    3 of 14 Sesame Seaweed Snacks
    4 of 14 Spicy Seaweed Popcorn Seasoning
    5 of 14 Halibut Ceviche with Lime and Seaweed
    6 of 14 Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls
    7 of 14 Wasabi-Ginger Deviled Eggs
    8 of 14 Mushroom Ramen Bowl
    9 of 14 Bagel Roll
    10 of 14 Pineapple Musubi Rolls
    11 of 14 D’uk Gook (Rice Cake Soup)
    12 of 14 Vegetable Maki
    13 of 14 Shrimp Maki
    14 of 14 Vegetable Temaki

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