Green Gelatinous Seaweed

[CONRAD]

Hi Japanophiles,

I had to post in this section because you're the best chance.

I am actually addicted to the 'seaweed' pack from the Japanese sushi shop around the corner. I asked the girls from the shop and they jut call it seaweed (they are Asian but I don't believe Japanese).

It's brightly coloured, green and gelatinous, and has a what tastes like a vingerete finish, sometimes has chopped (finely) chilli on top.

It has a similar appearence to noodles.. albeit green.

What is it called and more importantly where can I but it from (Jap store from the central markets or something) I would love to make it myself so I am on the hunt?

Cheers

Edited May 31, 2008 by CONRAD

[m3gtr]

Hey bud i think your talking about this stuff here..

umibudou... "Sea grapes".

personally, i think its gross...but each to their own. Its an Okinawan specialty.

[akeenan]

m3gtr I dont think he is talking about that... could be wrong.

i know the stuff you mean rad. but because I hate the shit I cany help you.

[bryyy]

Google wakame salad or seaweed salad.. should point you in the right direction

[akeenan]

mekabu ?

seaweed root?

Edited June 2, 2008 by akeenan

[m3gtr]

mekabu ?

seaweed root?

EEEWW!!! thats f**king GRROOOOOSS!

surely thats not the stuff hes talking about.... * plerph* i think im gonna BARF!

[kessian]

Have you tasted it?

[m3gtr]

Have you tasted it?

yes i have - i HAD to.

And I'll never eat it again.

Hey that brings up a good idea for a new thread...

[exxr]

yeah i've had this from a shop in perth...i think your after wakame sushi (i had the stuff in the photo with red chilli-lookalike bits on top too)

tasted funky but not so bad...