Guess what I made out of Nori?
A Gingerbread House!
Nah…
That was this guy – promoting a cooking class at my local grocery. He’s got Nori skills, huh?
My own Nori swagger has been in full effect, though.
Remember my Korean friend, David? David of the Korean Sweet Potato Snacks<—,
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David of the beautiful photographs?
David has a loving concern about my “weight problem” and wants me to eat more rice.
(He knows rice is “complicated” for me.)
He bought me another gift! Toasted Nori. In Korea, they eat toasted nori as a vessel for rice –unlike the Japanese who eat it raw with sushi.
“Maybe now you eat the the rice.” David said.
These things are seawee-d-elicious! So crispy- like chips.
But then I ran out.
Boo.
I wanted more! Having seen several recipes, I decided to take matters into my own hands and after a few Fails I got it down (recipe in comments).
They’re good on their own but as David says, “They’re not food, more like condiment. You fold with the rice and the kimchi.”
Well David? You’re right.
I tossed Wild and Brown rice with leftover veg and sprayed with Bragg’s liquid Aminos.
Yum…Rice. Complicated rice. (Not so complicated after all.)
And … bonus! David dropped by with a mother-load of nori and a promise to make me his secret Kimchi.
Don’t ya love David? He’s the best-est-est.
Are you reading this? Drop me a line.
- Tackle any “I can make that myself” recipes? My next challenge may be plantain chips.
- Anybody in your life encouraging you to spread your wings and explore more food options?
- Do you know how good Sea Vegetables are for you and how balancing rice can be?
Recipe for Toasted Nori. Take out your scissors and cut nori into two by two squares….spread them on a baking sheet and brush or spray them with oil, sprinkle with Sea Salt. (sesame if you got it) Bake at 300 for 5-7 minutes. Let cool. Flip. Repeat. Stay close. Let’em cool before ya dig in. They get crispier.
Experiment with different seasonings. YUMM
Experiment with timing between 5 and 7.
Oh — and do eat them with rice! They are not “food as they do not have enough calories. They are chock full of Vitamin C and A, though!
~Missy
That’s so interesting, I love unique food like that(: I really want to go to japan so I can buy green tea kitkats. Or at least buy them on amazon.com(:
& Thanks so your comments on my blog, I was having a hard day, and whenever I read good comments like that it makes me feel so much better(: Thanks.
Awww, David is such a sweetheart! He’s your buddy. Too cute. I love plantain chips – we ate them everyday when we lived in Belize and we’d buy them from the tiny street market outside our home. They were so fresh and delicious and we haven’t been able to find any that compare – perhaps it’s time for us to make our own!
I love how you imitated the way he talks haha that made me smile
David is adorable! Rice 
YAY!!!!!
I want to try that! LOVE it.
Yes I’m reading!
my mom and u were just talking About his balancing rice is! I find oats have the same effect. I tried making a seed/veggie burger tonight, it was ok I guess! But it’s stepping outside ones confort zone in the first place and trying something new is the bug thing right? I am blessed to have people in
My life who encourage me positively! They are amazing! Keep eating those Carbs! Xx
David sounds like a really, really nice guy
I’m glad you like nori, girl!
I wish I had it at home right now..
I’ve never had nori by itself! Only with rice or fish..
Its gotta be toasted Nori if you are to eat it on its own. Very important (0:
Very cool Missy! I love your experimentation in the kitchen, you’re so creative!
You have all my support in your efforts to conquer those fear foods. My nutritionist is the one who pushes me the most, it’s definitely a challenge for me…but as I continue to heal I’m hoping adding variety will become a bit easier.
((hugs!))
Sarah
Have you ever considered trying Scandinavian crispy rye breads? They work wonders to me – lots of fiber. They make me feel good. I’m saying this because you said you struggled with complex carbs.
I love those things! They are mostly made from Rye Flour — the “F” word which I was told not to eat….so I avoided them. But who knows? I ditched that meal plan so….
Plaintain chips are awesome (when I was an exchange student in costa rica I loved them) how would you make them at home though?
I’ll be sure to blog about if I find out!
very cool gingerbread house!
it’s like a tropical rendition
cute chef, too
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