Nori no Tsukudani (Nori Seaweed Paste)
Nori no Tsukudani is a popular Japanese rice topping that offers a rich, savory taste of the sea. Although you might not be familiar with the black color of nori seaweed, you will be pleasantly surprised by its rich flavor once you try it.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 nori seaweed (full sheet)
- ⅖ cup dashi (I recommend shiitake dashi, but you can also use awase dashi or other types of dashi)
Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Tear nori seaweed into pieces and put them in a pot. Add dashi and seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) to the pot, and let it sit for a few minutes until the nori softens.
- Heat the pot over medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally with chopsticks or a spatula until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal
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