Eating seaweed has entered the culinary mainstream, but it's still mysterious on many levels. When creating an entire salad around this salty, savory ocean algae, you definitely want to get it right.

Seaweed and kelp are gaining popularity for their nutrition, sustainability, and culinary versatility. Here’s why sea ...

This seaweed salad recipe is a healthy Japanese dish. It's sustainable and loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals like iron. Until recently, seaweed has gotten a bum rap as being that ...

Although I wouldn’t describe myself as a health nut, I do tend to cook and eat with an eye toward wholesome ingredients. Naturally there are some exceptions, but it’s always nice when the food you ...

Since ancient times, Japan has used sea plants in various ways, including food sources, dietary supplements, plant fertilizers and medical treatments. Pastes made from Japanese seaweed were once used ...

Of all the forms of seaweed eaten in Japan, hijiki, clinging to rocks near the shore, may be the most humble. But its rich flavor and versatility have made it an important part of Japan’s cuisine for ...