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 its dark appearance—derived from nori seaweed—might seem unfamiliar, you will likely be pleasantly surprised by its umami-rich flavor once you try it.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 nori seaweed (full sheet)
- ⅖ cup dashi stock (I recommend using 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 the nori seaweed into pieces and put them in a pot. Add dashi and the seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) to the pot, then let it sit for a few minutes to allow the nori to soften.
- Heat the pot over medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally with chopsticks or a spatula, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 36.97kcal Carbohydrates: 6.55g Protein: 1.63g Fat: 0.17g Saturated Fat: 0.04g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.07g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g Sodium: 656.21mg Potassium: 52.5mg Fiber: 0.08g Sugar: 4.25g Vitamin A: 157.05IU Vitamin C: 1.17mg Calcium: 11.6mg Iron: 0.33mg
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