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Why consume the Sea Spaghetti seaweed?

In this section we will explain why the Spaghetti Seaweed (Himanthalia elongata) is a sea vegetable with multiple possibilities in our kitchen and how to introduce it in our diet, easy and simple

From Algas de Galicia we will give you all the information and keys you need to start preparing and consuming this product, because we are pioneers in seaweed

As well as the best value for money on the market in seaweed

For its taste and smell

• It contains sea flavor, but not as intense as other seaweeds, it will give us a touch of fish or seafood in our recipes without taking away the flavor of the rest of the products. It has a mild smell of marine products

Its characteristic texture and shape

• Shape similar to a spaghetti or tagliatelle, hence its common name, with an elongated and narrow shape. This shape helps you to cook it in the form of pasta and even breaded.
• It has a similar texture to a bean but somewhat harder, so it needs more cooking time, between 20 and 30 minutes

Health properties

• The sea spaghettiis a vegetable with multiple qualities; it contains between 5 and 10 times more iron than lentils, source of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, containing iodine and a high amount of high absorption fiber, a seaweed with multiple benefits for our body
• Great amount of vitamins, especially of the B type, being very beneficial for people with anemia.

How to use it in the kitchen

• Hydrate in warm water for about 20 to 30 minutes, (depending on quantity)
• Once hydrated, it can be used fresh: in salads, stir-fries, stir-fries...
• Cook about 20-30 minutes and use with one more vegetable. When cooked (to soften it), chop and use in omelets, scrambled eggs, stir fry, pizza and as a garnish for meats

Formats we recommend

• Dried: it is soaked for 20-30 minutes in warm water, then it can be consumed either raw or cooked in a recipe
• Freshed in salt: Much used for being one of the least processed forms, since it is applied salt as soon as it is washed, then it remains in its original state. Click on the link to access the format in trays: Click here.
• Canned: in serve and ready format, open the can, empty the remaining liquid and add or consume it instantly. Easy and simple. Click on the link to access the canned format: Click here.
• Spicy canned: ideal to complement with a spicy touch your recipes: Click here.
• Pickled: to open and serve, use as a side dish with rice, meats, salads, etc. Click on the link to access the format: Click here.
• In seasoning: ideal for seasoning our dishes, both those that are already prepared, as to give flavor during cooking: pasta, omelets, stir-fries, salads. It can replace salt: Click here:

In Algas de Galicia we want to help and advise you about the world of seaweed, on this website you will find all the information, properties and characteristics of this "sea vegetable". Do not stay with the doubt and ask us: recipes, characteristics, formats, etc. and we will help you to solve it

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