Fiocchi di alghe wakame, Clearspring, 25 g

Seaweed is not commonly used in Western cuisine, but in many types of Eastern cooking, including Japanese cuisine, it is an invaluable source of umami/savoury flavour and hearty texture. From crispy nori seaweed to bitey, hearty wakame, there is an exciting world of edible seaweed out there to explore. Take a look at Japan Centre’s Seaweed section for a great range of easy-to-use edible seaweeds.