Seaweed is packed with iodine, a powerful nutrient that supports healthy thyroid function. Low thyroid function can lead to dry skin, premature wrinkles, water retention, and puffy skin. So include iodine-rich seaweed in your diet. Seaweed is also rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron. Japanese food has always been one of my favorites, and seaweed salad is a great option, but this spring, why not try my Seaweed Norimaki recipe from Eat Beautiful? Don’t be scared to make your own sushi; it’s super easy and a fun dinner party option to make with friends! Using sunflower seed and cashew “rice” instead of long grain rice also increases the skin-friendly nutrients in your dish.
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Recipe: Norimaki
Serves 4 as an appetizer
358 calories per serving
material
60g sunflower seeds
150g raw cashew nuts
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
1 handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon Tamari, plus more for garnishing
6cm peeled and chopped ginger
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
4 sheets of nori seaweed
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 red cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 avocado flesh (finely chopped)
A handful of alfalfa sprouts
- Place the sunflower seeds and cashews in a food processor along with the shallots, herbs and tamari and process until the mixture is the consistency of cooked rice.
- Place the ginger in a bowl with the apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon water and marinate for 10 minutes. Drain the water.
- Take a sheet of nori and spread a quarter of the sunflower seed/cashew mixture onto each piece, leaving a 1cm margin around the edge.
- Place the carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and pickled ginger in a line down the center of the rice. Roll up the nori sheet tightly (I use a bamboo sushi mat to make it easier to roll). Repeat with the remaining 3 sheets of nori and the remaining vegetables.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 5 pieces and serve with tamari soy sauce.
Good luck and be sure to follow my progress on Instagram!
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