Wakame
Varieties
A sea vegetable closely related to wakame is alaria (Alaria esculenta); it is common to Atlantic waters. Black or dark green in color, alaria is similar to wakame in appearance, taste, and nutrition, but needs a longer cooking time than wakame. Alaria is good in stews and grain dishes. It can also be used in miso soup instead of the traditional wakame.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Traditionally added to miso soup, wakame is also good with other vegetables, or in salads, stir-fry dishes, and rice dishes.
Storing
Dehydrated wakame should be stored in an airtight container in a dark, dry place. Cooked wakame should be kept under refrigeration.
Nutrition Highlights
Alaria, 1/8 cup (2 Tbsp)
- Calories: 4.5
- Protein: 0.303g
- Carbohydrate: 0.914g
- Total Fat: 0.064g
- Fiber: 0.050g