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Wakame Gunkan Maki | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas

Wakame gunkan maki

Wakame gunkan maki is a traditional type of sushi that comes in the elongated shape of a ship (gunkan). This version of gunkan is made with wakame, the edible brown seaweed with numerous health benefits. The seaweed is used as a topping for nori-wrapped sushi rice.


The flavors are best described as neutral, refreshing, slightly sweet, and briny. When rehydrated, its dark green color turns into a bright and vibrant green. The dish can be found at most sushi restaurants in the country, and it's often accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, and sushi ginger on the side.

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Plant

Wasabi

Wasabia Japonica, better known as wasabi, is a plant native to Japan that is harvested for its lumpy rhizome, which is predominately used as a popular sushi condiment.... Read more

Pickled Ginger

Gari

Gari is the Japanese term for pickled ginger, the crucial element of every sushi meal. Because of its tender texture, translucent skin, and mild flavor, top-quality gari ... Read more

Condiment

Jiang you

Used in China for more than 2,500 years, soy sauce is one of the world's oldest condiments, made by fermenting a combination of salt, enzymes, and mashed soybeans. It ... Read more

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