Seaweed, Arame, 2.2 lbs

EDEN Arame (Eisenia bicyclis) is a wavy sea vegetable, with two thin, oval fronds. Each year fronds are shed and new ones develop creating a branched and feathery plant. Although, when dried and cooked arame resembles hiziki in color and appearance, it is softer, more delicate and much milder in flavor. Arame is the sweetest of all the sea vegetables with a pleasing texture and appearance. These qualities make it the most appealing to those just beginning to familiarize their palate with sea vegetables.

Traditionally arame was, as were all sea vegetables, valued for its natural mineral content and its ability to enrich and cleanse the blood. Arame has been a traditional part of the Japanese diet since ancient times. EDEN Arame is low in sodium, low carb and fat free. It is rich in dietary fiber, and a good source of vitamin A, magnesium and calcium. It is also a source of potassium, iron, vitamin B2, mannitol (non caloric sugar alcohol), zinc and many trace minerals. For hundreds of years arame has been traditionally used to help stabilize blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and to strengthen the reproductive system.

EDEN Arame may be cooked with whole grains, in soups, stir fries, vegetable dishes, homemade breads, stuffing, salads, croquettes, and in making grain, tofu and tempeh burgers. Arame doubles in size when cooked. To use, rinse quickly, soak for 5 minutes in cold water, chop if desired, and add to your recipe. EDEN Arame makes an excellent side dish when cooked with sautéed sweet vegetables, seasoned with EDEN Ume Plum Vinegar or Brown Rice Vinegar and EDEN Shoyu Soy Sauce.