Mushroom

dried wakame

Edible brown alga (Undaria pinnatifida) sold dehydrated; rehydrates in minutes into silky green fronds. A staple of miso soup and Japanese salads. Mild, briny, slightly sweet.

Who it fits

GLP-1PCOSDiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

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What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Saltiness6
Umami6
Bitterness1

Texture

Creaminess1
Chewiness5

Pairs with

misofirm tofusesame seedscucumbersoy sauce (fermented)gengibre

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