Sea Vegetable
Chinese Zicai
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Chinese zicai is laver/nori used in soups (notably purple laver egg drop styles) and sheets—marine, silky when simmered, also roasted. Distinct Chinese preparations versus sushi rolling focus. Soup garnishes; dried cakes; some sheet uses. Pantry dried form common. Rehydrate or simmer directly.
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Dried CakeSoup
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ChineseChinese LaverMarineSilkySoupSoup Culture
History
CN
Chinese coastal cuisine used zicai in soups and sides.
CN
Packaged zicai standardised home soup use.