Aonori (青のり, “green nori”) is dried finely chopped seaweed/green laver. It’s highly aromatic and adds a pleasant umami flavor to many Japanese dishes. Check your teeth after the meal, as it sticks to your teeth!
What Is Aonori?
Aonori is dried seaweed finely chopped into flakes. It’s a vibrant forest green color with a distinctive aroma and is highly flavorful. Like wakame and other types of edible seaweed, it’s high in nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, and amino acids. Read more about Japanese seaweed Discover Seaweed: The Essential Ingredient of the Japanese Diet.
What Does It Taste Like?
It has a salty ocean-like flavor.
How To Use
Use it as a garnish to add color and flavor to your dishes. Sprinkle it over okonomiyaki, yakisoba, takoyaki, natto, rice bowls, ramen noodles, salads, or pasta. You could also add it to tempura batter for color and flavor.
Recipes Using Aonori
Where To Buy
It is sold in packages or glass jars at Japanese and Asian supermarkets.
How To Store
Like any dried food product, store it in a cool place away from humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight. Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram.
