http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz The blog about seaweed epicure and wellness Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.11 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/controversy-about-carrageen-also-called-carrageenan-gum/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/controversy-about-carrageen-also-called-carrageenan-gum/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:44:25 +0000 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1956 There have been health concerns with the food additive called “carrageenan gum” which is derived from Irish moss and other types of red seaweeds.  This additive is found in many commercially, highly processed foods. Carrageenan extract is an emulsifier, thickener & stabiliser that has been used in the commercial food industry for decades in foods […]]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/controversy-about-carrageen-also-called-carrageenan-gum/feed/ 3 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/agar-irish-moss-as-egg-replacers/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/agar-irish-moss-as-egg-replacers/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:53:01 +0000 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1947 Agar & Irish Moss are mostly used to replace egg whites in baking recipes or custards-like mousses. Using AGAR: Ingredients: for each egg white, use 1 tsp agar powder and dissolve it in 1 tbsp water Method: Using a whisk, whip the mixture well to help dissolve (keeping the mixture warm would help dissolving) then […]]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/agar-irish-moss-as-egg-replacers/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/my-favourite-things-holiday-nibbles-edible-gifts-ideas-with-seaweeds/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/my-favourite-things-holiday-nibbles-edible-gifts-ideas-with-seaweeds/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2013 05:14:21 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1337 Finding gifts for some people may be a difficult task. Offering food can be a nice solution especially if you prepare it yourself and the presentation shows an investment of time and creativity. 'My Favourite Things' features Home-made gift ideas and nibbles with a difference for entertaining during the Holiday Season. Making your own gifts really transforms the gesture of giving into something much more personal...isn't it the meaning of the Season ? ]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/my-favourite-things-holiday-nibbles-edible-gifts-ideas-with-seaweeds/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/the-best-mint-jelly-set-with-agar/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/the-best-mint-jelly-set-with-agar/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:35:18 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1348 The mint jelly that my family used to serve with the lamb had nothing to do with the real thing and I remember to this day the horror in Doug's eyes when I served it the first time! Since then, I have tasted lots of different mint sauce & jelly and I would like to share my favourite recipe.]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/the-best-mint-jelly-set-with-agar/feed/ 2 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/spring-bruschetta-with-garlic-kelp-butter/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/spring-bruschetta-with-garlic-kelp-butter/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:12:39 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1360 Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and typically garnished with tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. This version uses a garlic kelp spread instead of the traditional olive oil. This has the advantage of reducing salt/sodium and providing other essential minerals and natural iodine. For those who prefer a drizzle of olive oil to spread/butter, the garlic kelp can simply be sprinkled on the dish instead of salt.]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/spring-bruschetta-with-garlic-kelp-butter/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/seaweed-tartare-a-colourful-tasty-garnish/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/seaweed-tartare-a-colourful-tasty-garnish/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:03:59 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1760 Today is about "Tartare" a word spelled a couple of different ways and used in diverse contexts. What we will be talking about here is the French use for it in culinary circles. Tartare spelled this way refers to a mixture of finely chopped or minced raw ingredients often combined with onions, capers, fresh herbs and seasonings.Seaweed Tartare is a local specialty in Brittany - France where it is served with many of the beautiful seafood the region is renowned for, but it has many other applications...read on]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/seaweed-tartare-a-colourful-tasty-garnish/feed/ 2 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/new-zealand-gravlax-cured-with-manuka-smoked-natural-sea-salt/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/new-zealand-gravlax-cured-with-manuka-smoked-natural-sea-salt/#respond Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:56:40 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1356 In Scandinavia GRAVLAX refers to the medieval practice of curing heavily salted raw fish by burying it above the high tide level. During the Middle Ages, gravlax was made by fishermen, who salted the salmon and lightly fermented it by burying it in the sand; the word gravlax comes from the Scandinavian word grav, which […]]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/new-zealand-gravlax-cured-with-manuka-smoked-natural-sea-salt/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/goat-cheese-truffles-with-seaweed-seasonings-and-manuka-honey/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/goat-cheese-truffles-with-seaweed-seasonings-and-manuka-honey/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:14:19 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1362 Looking for something easy and delicious to make at the last minutes when entertaining for the holiday season? These goat cheese truffles are just the ticket. The combination of the smooth and tangy goat cheese and seaweed seasoning is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. Pacific Harvest Furikake Seasoning is not unlike […]]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/goat-cheese-truffles-with-seaweed-seasonings-and-manuka-honey/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/puff-pastry-sticks-with-furikake-the-seaweed-seasonning-mix/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/puff-pastry-sticks-with-furikake-the-seaweed-seasonning-mix/#respond Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:03:15 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1346 I have been on a quest to present healthy snacks for the summer season. This is a moorish little nibble that takes minutes to prepare and is sure to be popular with your family and guests. These pastries are a departure from the traditional ‘cheese stick’ is that they boost some good nutrients without losing […]]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/puff-pastry-sticks-with-furikake-the-seaweed-seasonning-mix/feed/ 0 http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/chocolate-fondants-with-karengo-crystallised-ginger/ http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/chocolate-fondants-with-karengo-crystallised-ginger/#respond Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:51:37 +0000 http://www.seaweedrecipes.co.nz/?p=1327 I am asked many questions when I give Seaweed Preparation Workshops, but one that seems to be on many people's mind is whether seaweed can be used in desserts. Some of you may think that 'Seaweed’, 'chocolate’ and 'ginger’ are words that don’t really belong in the same sentence, let alone a recipe. Yet the pudding below is scrumptious, without so much as a whiff of seaweed about it. So Karengo (NZ nori) with chocolate & ginger, one of the best taste combination I know for dessert, rich, intense and flavourful. Try it !]]> http://seaweedrecipes.co.nz/chocolate-fondants-with-karengo-crystallised-ginger/feed/ 0