Japanese edible laver
I introduce some "How to eat Nori of people in Japan" to you.
First of all, Nori is commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri.
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| This is a rice ball at home in Japan. | This is a rice ball sold in the convenience store in Japan. | |
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This is "Kanpyo-maki". |
This is "Kappa-maki". |
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| Warship rolling of "Squid and natto." | Warship rolling of "Tuna and spring onion." |
Nori is often used for the ramen of Japan.
Japanese people loves ramen.
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Japanese edible laver
I introduce some "How to eat Nori of people in Japan" to you.
First of all, Nori is commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri.
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| This is a rice ball at home in Japan. | This is a rice ball sold in the convenience store in Japan. | |
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This is "Kanpyo-maki". |
This is "Kappa-maki". |
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| Warship rolling of "Squid and natto." | Warship rolling of "Tuna and spring onion." |
Nori is often used for the ramen of Japan.
Japanese people loves ramen.
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Japanese edible laver
I introduce some "How to eat Nori of people in Japan" to you.
First of all, Nori is commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri.
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| This is a rice ball at home in Japan. | This is a rice ball sold in the convenience store in Japan. | |
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This is "Kanpyo-maki". |
This is "Kappa-maki". |
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| Warship rolling of "Squid and natto." | Warship rolling of "Tuna and spring onion." |
Nori is often used for the ramen of Japan.
Japanese people loves ramen.
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In addition, Nori is most typically toasted prior to consumption.

Japanese people are calling this "roasted Nori" "Yaki-Nori."
When Nori is parched, fragrances increase and dry.
Japanese people dislike damp Nori very much.

But, if Nori is roasted too much, it will burn and will become ashes.
Furthermore, "Nori seasoned with soy sauce" is eaten.
| .The image expands when clicked. | Wrapped Ajitsuke-Nori. | |
| Incased Ajitsuke-Nori. | How to eat Nori of soy sauce taste of Japan. |
Generally this "Nori of the soy sauce taste" is called "Aji-tsuke-nori" in Japan.
And, this is "Nori of the boiled-down soy sauce taste".
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Nori-Tsukudani. Nori of the boiled-down soy sauce taste. |
Nori-Tsukudani. This is eaten together with "polished rice." |
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Generally in Japan, this is called "Tsukudani of Nori." [ 海苔の佃煮
Usually, both of these two Nori are eaten with a white rice.
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"Nori Tsukudai" on the market stuffed bottle with. |
Nutrient of Nori
Nori is the natural food with which 26 or more kinds of ingredients are contained in one sheet with sufficient balance.

Since various nutrients are contained in Nori, it is called the alias "marine deep yellow vegetables."
Manufacturing method of Nori

Nori grows up with the seawater of the temperature of 10-18 degree.
And, Nori is cultivated in the sea of winter.
The method is "culture in the sea."
By the time Nori is purchased by the consumer, much time and effort will be spent.
Let's see a process until the materials of Nori are cultivated in the sea and purchased by the consumer.
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| Here is a farm of Nori. | Materials of Nori grow up under this net. |
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The inside of the sea is in such a state. |
"The net to which Nori adhered" drawn out from sea. |
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Well, a next process is performed in a "Nori factory" after this. | |
"Raw material of Nori" was collected in box. |
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The raw materials of Nori which was gathered is stirred at the factory. |
Nori which is lengthened thinly and dried. | |
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| "Dried Nori" inspected. | Bundled "Dry Nori". |
In addition, there is a process.
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Nori inspected by person.
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Severe inspection by inspection personnel. |
This is bid of Nori.
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"The existence of quality, a scent, a color, gloss, dryness, a tear, and shrinkage" etc. of Nori is examined.
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| The bid of Nori starts. |
Nori bought by the bid is carried to the factory of the trading company in Japan's various places. |
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Cutting of Nori by "Factory of trading company in Japanese various places", and last process . |
Nori which is "carried to the retail store from a factory." |
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Nori is indispensable food for the Japanese.
And Japanese people love Nori.
Hararie



































Tokyo Time
Hello!
I love your pictures and would like to use them in a handout for a cooking class I teach children. I am going to teach them how to make nori rolls. Can I use your pictures and put your website as a reference?
Thank you!
Felicia
Hi !
Please do not care, and use it freely.
You are very polite person.
Best regards,
Hararie