“Seaweed has several important biological activities or applications in biomedicine. Seaweed is also a known source of iodine, an element necessary for thyroid function with deficiencies leading to goitre. It has been asserted that seaweeds may have curative properties for tuberculosis, arthritis, colds and influenza, worm infestations and even tumors. A number of research studies have been conducted to investigate these claims and other effects of seaweed on human health….” from Wikipedia.
There are many kinds of dishes that use seaweed in Korea. This is one of them. The ingredients for this dish are very simple and the way of making is very easy. Once you make this then you can keep it in the refrigerator and eat it anytime you want, with rice.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups (7 oz) Salted Seaweed Stems
• 1/8 Onion
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Green Onions
• 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1/4 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
• Some Oil

Yield: About 1/2 Quart

Tips for Preparing Salted Seaweed Stems:

• Rinse the salted seaweed stems to remove the salt. Then wash them about 5 to 6 times.
• Soak them in the water over night, so the salt will come out of the seaweed stems. If you skip this step, it will be too salty to eat.
• The next day, wash the seaweed stems once more and drain the water.

1. Divide the stems with your finger, if they are too thick. Cut the divided stems into 2 to 3 inch lengths.
2. Slice 1/8 onion thinly. Mince the garlic. Cut 1 green onion into real tiny pieces.

Pour some oil in a pan on medium heat. When the pan is heated, add minced garlic and fry it for 10 seconds. (Use a nonstick pan.)

Add the seaweed stems and fry them for 5 minutes.

1. Add the onion and fry until it’s almost cooked.
2. Add the green onion and fry it until the onion is completely cooked.

1. Add 1/4 tsp of sugar.
2. Add 1/2 tsp of sesame oil.
3. Taste it, add a little bit of salt if you need.
4. Lastly, turn off the heat and add 1/2 tsp of sesame seeds and stir.

I will add more Korean seaweed food someday. Enjoy this healthy seaweed side-dish.