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nori, dried seaweed
Edible seaweed, typically dried into thin sheets. A staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine used for wrapping sushi, rice balls, and as a topping or garnish.
海苔 refers to edible seaweed, especially the dried sheets used in Japanese cooking. Not to be confused with 糊 (glue, paste), which is a different word.
Types
- 焼き海苔: toasted nori (plain sheets)
- 味付け海苔: seasoned nori (with soy sauce and salt flavoring)
- 板海苔: sheet nori
Common collocations
Cultural note: Nori is one of the most common ingredients in Japanese daily life, used in everything from 寿司 and おにぎり to 蕎麦 toppings. Japan is the world's largest consumer of nori.