What is Wakame Seaweed?
Wakame is a type of seaweed used in East Asian cuisine. It is a sea vegetable with a dark, vibrant green color and a hint of translucence. Wakame grows in huge leaf-like sheets in the ocean and when harvested they are hung up to dry and cut into small strips. Dry wakame is tiny, hard and crunchy. Once rehydrated the sea plant is ready to eat. The texture is slippery and the flavor is salty with a sea vegetal taste. Wakame is used in salads, soups and various Japanese and East Asian dishes.