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| Wakame bud, Mekabu |
I posted a "foodie" quiz on Twitter (@libramuse) last night, "Identify the mystery food". You can see the original picture at the right and a full view of the sea vegetable "Wakame" below. We were given this monster strand by a good friend after her English lesson last night. The photo in the quiz is of "mekabu" which is the bud of "wakame" and the prize of the whole package. "Mekabu" is usually purchased in small packs at the market already processed and ready to eat with a little vinegar or soy sauce. It is touted for it's health properties, primarily it increases fat metabolism and helps burn off those "love handles". I can testify to this along with the benefits of green tea in the same, ahem, area.
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| A wakame strand straight from the sea |
I know this isn't readily available in most markets, but if you are ever in a Japanese restaurant and they push a small dish of slimy looking green stuff in front of you, remember what your mother used to say, "Eat it, it's good for you!"
Itadakimasu!
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| Healthy and slimming Mekabu |
I have decided to start eating these sea greens in solidarity with your country folks and also because I never liked them and want to start liking them
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support of Japan. However, my experience with sea vegetables in the US wasn't good. We get fresh, not always as fresh as the picture, and that makes a big difference. If you live near a market that carries Japanese food look for "mekabu" in small plastic packs. It is very healthy and tasty. All that is needed is to add vinegar or sometimes there is a smal pack of "seasoning" with the container. It was love at first bite for me even though it looks "yucky". Hope you can find some. Just Google "mekabu" for details. Cheers!
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