Seaweed Starters
Kombu stands in for “papillote” in chef Peter Hemsley’s black cod dish, with miso glaze, sushi rice, sake beurre blanc.

Credit: Palette

Seaweed Starters

Eight ways to showcase seaweed's unique flavor story

Seaweed represents a great marriage of sustainability and culinary best practices. The addition of seaweed to menu items will give operators an array of options for signature flavor with a good backstory. Here are some creative thought starters:

  • Nori- and sesame-crusted salmon
  • Sea lettuce and garlicky chickpea and rice bowl
  • Nori popcorn
  • Nori deviled eggs
  • Seaweed and cabbage slaw
  • Nori, quinoa, pumpkin and sesame seed granola
  • Avocado and wakame salad
  • Seaweed sugar cookies