Aonori

Aonori (Japanese: �'海�") or green laver is a type of edible green seaweed, including species from the genera Monostroma and Enteromorpha of Ulvaceae.

Plantation

Is is grown up in some bay areas in Japan, such as Isewan, too, beside natural products.

Nutrition

It contains rich minerals such as calcium, magnesium, lithium, vitamins and amino acids such as methionine.

Usage

In original form

It is used for Japanese soups, tempura and material for manufacturing dried nori and tsukudani.

In dried powder form

Some time Ulva species of Ulvaceae may used together with aonori, as its production is limited.

Is is used commonly for flavouring of some Japanese foods.
* fried noodles (Yakisoba or Yakiudon)
* okonomiyaki
* takoyaki (octopus ball)
* isobe age
* isobe mochi
* shichimi

External links

* SEAWEEDS USED AS HUMAN FOOD