![]() No, GIM (or Nori) is not supposed to be eaten as a snack. Not only are Canola and vegetable oils NOT healthy for you, GIM doesn't taste like the original since we never use them in making GIM. You're busy and who has the time to season and roast them over a fire, right? I admit, I tried the packaged ones too but of course, they don’t taste the same as my homemade ones because most of them are made with Canola or vegetable oil. In fact, you can now find exotic flavors like Wasabi, Teriyaki, and even Onion and not just the original flavor of sesame oil and salt. So how did this once ‘unknown’ peculiar sea veggie food become so popular that now you can buy pre-made packages in stores? Well, just like any other packaged foods, I guess some smart big food exec thought it would be a great idea to help us save time. It's also packed with fiber for your gut health and antioxidants that protect your cells. Just look at the vitamins and minerals in it: I grew up eating it, but turns out there are a bunch of health benefits of seaweed too. Check the date and make sure they are from Korea. ![]() But since my Korean seaweed connection can't help you, you'll just have to go to your local Asian grocery store - preferably Korean, like H Mart - and buy a pack of UNSEASONED ones that come in sheets of 50 or 100 or more. The ones you see on this post were shipped from my mom's friend in Korea (shipping probably cost more than the seaweed!) as a gift. We are sort of seaweed snobs because we eat a lot of it and we are picky about the quality. In fact, it's almost considered a national veggie. Seaweed (read my sea veggies primer that explains why they are so good for you) is very common in Korea. If this is your first time ever hearing about roasted Nori (or GIM), then let me tell you a little bit more about it. I earn a small commission when you shop through my link at no additional cost to you. I mean, no one buys these pre-made stuff! Well, no one 'used' to anyway when I was growing up.ĭisclaimer: All links to are affiliate links. So when I saw GIM labeled as "snack" on store shelves for the first time, I laughed. ![]() ![]() To me, a Korean mom, making Roasted Nori (GIM is the Korean word and since it's shorter, I'll be using it for this post) is like boiling water. Ok, this recipe/tutorial is almost too embarrassing to post. ![]()
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