Chinese · Lunch
Crispy Fried Seaweed
Sheets of dried nori and wakame are cut into strips, dusted with cornstarch, and deep fried until brittle and dark. Tossed hot with sugar, salt, and sesame seeds for a savoury-sweet, umami-forward crunchy snack served as a starter or side alongside steamed rice or congee.
$3
10 minsPrep
8 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
178Calories
3.1gProtein
15.2gFat
8.9gCarbs
2.7gSugar
1.6gFiber
783mgSodium
0mgChol
2.1gSat Fat
210mgPotassium
75mgCalcium
1.8mgIron
0.4mcgVitamin B12
2mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free
low-carb
low-calorie
rich-umami
hidden-gems
quick-lunch
vegan
gluten-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Using kitchen scissors, cut the nori sheets and dried wakame into rough 1.5-inch strips on a cutting board.
2
Dredge
Toss the seaweed strips in a bowl with the cornstarch until each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
3
Fry
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan to 350°F over medium-high heat, then fry the seaweed in two batches for 15–20 seconds each until crisp and dark.
4
Toss
While warm, toss the fried seaweed with sugar, salt, and sesame seeds until evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 16gabout 4 sheets nori sheets
- 6g6g dried wakame
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp1 tsp sugar-white
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup240ml vegetable oil, for frying
