Organic seaweed salad Japanese style
The seaweed salad is made of fresh seaweed from the coasts of Galicia and seasoned with a Japanese touch: three types of seaweed – sea spaghetti, wakame and kombu – mixed with extra virgin olive oil and soy sauce.
Using Japanese seaweed salad in the kitchen
Seaweed salad is not only healthy, but also versatile in the kitchen. Among other things, it is suitable for preparing canapés and starters or with boiled potatoes or beans. Seaweed salad is also great mixed with noodles and cooked vegetables or in salads. It is also delicious simply as a side dish with fish, meat and seafood.
Healthy properties of seaweed
Seaweed is very versatile and can be used as an ingredient in all kinds of dishes as well as for seasoning. In addition, seaweed is very healthy as it contains many different nutrients and vitamins:
- It contains a lot of iodine. Even a small amount covers the daily requirement.
- Among other things, seaweed contains protein, soluble and insoluble fibre, vitamins B1 and B2, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fats.
- In smaller quantities it also contains vitamins A, C, E and K, folic acid, zinc, sodium, calcium and magnesium.
- Seaweed contain antioxidants
Directions for eating seaweed
Seaweed is naturally rich in iodine. Although iodine is very important for normal thyroid function, excessive intake can lead to thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, an average daily intake of no more than 0.2 mg iodine is recommended. The iodine content varies depending on the type of seaweed and the preparation method. Therefore, please pay attention to the information on the package.
Allergens
Contains soy, gluten (wheat) and sesame.
Ingredients:
Seaweed* (sea spaghetti, wakame, kombu), extra virgin olive oil*, sunflower oil*, soy sauce (soy, wheat, salt, koji) sesame*, salt.
*Ingredients from controlled organic cultivation.