Update 2/22/11: Also see my recipe for spicy, oven-toasted nori chips with wasabi and hot sesame oil - light-years better than the packaged variety!
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Nori is one of my favorite sea vegetables. Ubiquitous in sushi rolls, it's also delicious on its own, lightly toasted.
I arrived home from work one evening ravenous and craving a quick snack before going out for a run. Remembering the sheets of nori in the pantry, I cut a few sheets into strips with kitchen shears, heated a little extra-virgin olive oil (could also use sesame oil) in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat, and toasted the pieces of nori on both sides until crispy, about 1 minute per side.
Set the nori strips on paper towel to remove any excess oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and there you have it - a quick and easy, natural snack.
I do love turning vegetables into chips. They can be astonishing.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Not sure what I think about this one, Nancy. Next time I have it in the house, I'll try it and let you know!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! I've never tried such a thing, but I've been having such fun toasting other veggies and things, that I'm quite sure it will be just dandy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love nori.... but have never tried it this way. Looks and sounds fabulous. I love a quick snack too. I'm definitely going to try this!
ReplyDeleteHy Nancy,
ReplyDeleteFab recipe with lovely presentation.
Def gonna try this...so tempting ...
Do drop in at my blog sometime.
That's a great & lovely idea, dear nancy!! That's the way to go!
ReplyDeleteHealthy& noutrious too!
Actually this is my favorite snacks...
ReplyDeleteHow excellent. I am traveling to the Asian market in the very near future to pick up some up some nori to give this a try. Cool blog- I am glad I found it.
ReplyDeleteClever, simple, nutritious, and fun! Great thinking!
ReplyDeleteI'll be posting a nori recipe soon, it's very similar but without the crunch of the seeds
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea I am sure it is lovely if you like nori; I will pass this tip along to my brother who does, he will be grateful!
ReplyDeletehi and thanks for the comments!
ReplyDeleteClaudia - I am such a veggie chip fanatic! If they're in front of my I just can't stop eating them. These are my "safe" chips since I can indulge without suffering any consequences :)
Barbara - Ha ha! Hope you give it a try, the toasting process actually mellows the nori flavor quite a bit and adds nuttiness.
Lady Grey - thanks! I am a snacker and a nibbler, so always looking for ways to make a quick bite.
thanks, Jay!
thanks, Sophie!
Hi Elra - glad you're enjoying this too!
Welcome, Cocina Savant - Thanks for stopping by. I checked out your blog and it's great!
Hi Momgateway - welcome and thanks for your comment; looking forward to your nori recipe.
Hi tasteofbeirut - thanks, and hop your brother enjoys the chips!
Hi Rambling Tart - let us know how you like it!
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