How Do You Use Dulse Seaweed In Food?
Dulse is a type of seaweed that is very strongly flavored and quite pungent. It is usually sold dried, and often in flakes that can be sprinkled on Japanese food and in soups. Dulse is rich in Vitamin B and fiber, and is a good source of protein and iron. Because it comes from the sea, it has a salty quality, but its taste is also what the Japanese refer to as the savory “fifth taste”: umami. Dulse can be fried as a garnish or used to season soups, salads and a variety of dishes. Be sure to store unused dulse in a tightly closed container, or your entire pantry (and maybe most of your kitchen) will smell of it. Heat the oil in a large stockpot. Add the onion; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add potatoes, celery and carrot, reserving one cup each of the potatoes and carrots Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a hand immersion blender, blend the cooked vegetables with the cashew butter and tamari. You can also use a regular blender, but let the soup cool slightly or you ca
