Nori is a type of seaweed often found in Japanese cuisine. Since it contains low calories and many nutrients, it is a popular choice for a delicious healthy snack. Along with that, nori also carries many health benefits such as helping to maintain glowy skin due to the high Vitamin A and strengthening liver function due to the high amount of protein.
Nori can be added to make a healthy yet delicious crispy vegetable salad. The crunchy texture of the salad combined with the umami flavour of the Nori will guarantee to create a unique taste for your salad bowl. Here is a simple recipe for you to enjoy!
Crispy Vegetable Salad with Nori and Karaage (Fried Chicken)
Ingredients
- 0.5 head Sunny Lettuce Romaine Lettuce
- 0.5 Cucumber
- 1 sheet Spring roll skin
- 2 sheets Nori shredded
- 4 pieces Karaage or Fried Chicken
- Frying oil Appropriate amount
- Your favorite dressing
Instructions
- Wash the lettuce and drain it well. Cut the cucumber in half vertically and then cut it diagonally.
- Cut the spring rolls skin into 3 equal parts with a kitchen scissors and cut into pieces about 5 mm wide. Separate them one by one before frying.
- Fry the spring rolls at 170 degrees Celcius. The color will change in a few seconds, so scoop it up all at once with frying strainer.
- Prepare the karaage or fried chicken. You can fried the frozen one or buy the already fried one. The crispy type of karaage goes well with salads.
- Cut the karaage into pieces about 2 cm in size. As a guide, use 3 to 4 pieces of large karaage and 5 to 6 pieces of small karaage.
- Place the lettuce and chopped cucumber on a plate.
- Then put the chopped karaage and fried spring rolls skin.
- Finally, add plenty of shredded Nori. Pour your favorite salad dressing and it is completed!
Tips
- Sunny lettuce and frilled lettuce with soft leaves go well with the crispy texture of fried chicken and spring rolls skin. It’s a salad with fried food toppings, so dressing with low oil is recommended.
Product Recommendations for Nori
In order to enjoy the full flavour and health benefits of Nori, it is important to find high-quality Nori. Below are some of our recommendations for you:
