Seaweed Spaghetti
Sea spaghetti is a type of seaweed that, as its name suggests, resembles long strands similar to spaghetti. This seaweed is native to the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Ireland and is prized for its nutritional qualities and unique flavor.
From a gastronomic point of view, sea spaghetti algae offer a delicate taste reminiscent of seafood, with a pleasant, slightly salty flavor and a crunchy texture. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, and fiber, making them not only tasty but also healthy.
Before using them, it is advisable to rinse them to remove excess salt and soften them, especially if they are used raw.
Chef's Tip
In the kitchen, sea spaghetti seaweed is used in a variety of ways. It can be eaten raw, for example in salads, where its crunchy texture and sea flavor add a unique touch. It is often briefly immersed in boiling water to soften it slightly before being used in hot dishes.
A popular use is in pasta or risotto dishes, where it serves as a substitute or complement to traditional ingredients, adding a marine flavor profile and interesting texture. It can also be used in soups, stews, or as a side dish, sautéed with garlic and oil. Sea spaghetti seaweed is also excellent for vegetarian or vegan dishes, providing a healthy and flavorful alternative to more traditional ingredients.
Origin
Spain
Type
Sea Spaghetti Seaweed in Salt
Packaging
500 g
Porto-Muiños is a family business run by husband and wife Antonio Muíños and Rosa Mirás. In 1998, they began processing seaweed and selling it in dried or canned form. Today, their products are available in powder form, salted, and fresh, with the latter proving particularly popular. Antonio and Rosa have built their company's success on studying and promoting the organoleptic characteristics of seaweed.
Ingredients: Sea spaghetti* (Himanthalia elongata) and sea salt.
*Ingredients from organic farming
Storage instructions: Store in a cool place (between 4 and 12°C). Once opened, store in the refrigerator in the original container or a similar one and consume before the expiry date.
How to use: This product must be desalted before consumption: soak in water and stir, change the water and repeat the process 3 times.
Once desalted, it can be eaten raw or blanched in salads, or boiled for 15-20 minutes as a side dish for fish or meat, in scrambled eggs, croquettes, and canapés. It can also be used as an ingredient in soups, pasta, stews, and rice dishes.
Net weight: 500 g
Average nutritional values per 100 g: energy 112 kJ/29 kcal, fat 0 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0 g, carbohydrates 1.2 g, of which sugars 0 g, protein 1.9 g, salt 3.4 g
Company name and address: Porto Muinos srl. Pol.Ind. O Acevedo, parcela 14. 15185 - Cerceda (A Coruña)
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