Say Yes to Seaweed!

If you're looking for a fun and unique ingredient to add to your family's diet, look no further than seaweed! Edible seaweed is not only tasty, but it's also packed with nutrients, including iodine, calcium, and iron. Here are some different types of seaweed you can find in the UK, along with a recipe at the end that uses some of them.

1 - Nori

Nori is probably the most well-known seaweed, as it's used to wrap sushi rolls. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavour and is also great as a snack when roasted.

2 - Wakame

Wakame is a type of kelp that's often used in miso soup. It has a slightly sweet and salty flavour and a tender texture.

3 - Dulse

Dulse is a reddish-brown seaweed that has a smoky flavour and a chewy texture. It's often used in salads and soups.

4 - Kombu

Kombu is a type of kelp that's often used to make dashi broth in Japanese cuisine. It has a rich umami flavour and a slightly crunchy texture.

5 - Sea Lettuce

As the name suggests, sea lettuce looks like lettuce and has a mild, grassy flavour. It's great in salads and as a garnish.

Sea Lettuce

Now that you know a bit about some different types of seaweed, here's a recipe that uses two of them:

Miso Soup with Wakame and Tofu

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of water

• 2 tbsp of miso paste

• 1/2 cup of cubed tofu

• 1/4 cup of wakame seaweed

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp of sesame oil

Directions:

1. Bring the water to a boil in a pot.

2. Add the wakame and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Add the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the miso paste.

5. Serve in bowls and garnish with green onion and sesame oil.

This miso soup is a simple and delicious way to incorporate seaweed into your family's diet. You can even let your kids help by having them sprinkle in the wakame and tofu. Who knows, maybe seaweed will become your new favourite ingredient!