Nori, the Japanese name for various edible seaweed species, is commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri. It is also a common garnish or flavoring in noodle preparations and soups. Nori is a source of iron, calcium, vitamin A, B, C1, iodine, protein fiber, and carotene.
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- Soak the seaweed, drain and set aside. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, salt, and honey together. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add in melted shortening and seaweed to become the cake batter.
- Spoon the batter to the greased muffin cups or mini loaf pans, 80% full and bake at 175C/350F for 20-25 minutes.
61 comments:
very innovative way of using the nori! looks great!
These muffins look really delicious! And such a nutritious treat
You come up with the most unusual, unique creations! Are these muffins slightly savoury, given that nori is usually salty?
What a fantastic idea! I never would have thought to use nori in muffins.
Never thought of Seaweed muffins...very curious about what they taste like. They look beautiful for sure.
@Peggy, Kristy: Thank you!
@The Little Teochew: yep. it's sweet savory muffins. ;-) The nori sheet are for the sushi, they are not salty like those snack nori.
@Cookin'Canuck: Thank you, I am glad that you find it good.
@citronetvanille: It's like normal muffins, only with hints of nori.
Wow! What a great innovation! Never ever crossed my mind to use nori for baking! I believe it tasted yummy :)
Am impressed with your creativity.
Angie, how creative!! They sound great.
This looks really tasty! I've never used seaweed this way.
So unique. I had to take a minute to consider how these would taste, but I would imagine they'd be a nice savory-sweet treat. Yum!
I lov to bake muffins,never tried with seaweeds,sounds healthy and delish...
hmm nice name!! those sea weed muffins turned out beautiful! :)
you are so unique and creative!
I eat seaweed every single day (in the form of dulse), so I am LOVING those muffins!!
Not your usual muffin flavor but it looks good..
This is so interesting. I never see seaweed being used this way. You are very creative!
How delicious and nutritious these are! The only thing I could think to do with my seaweed was to make soup. Your so creative!
Very interesting! Will keep that in mind when I am swamped with seaweed :o)
Never made anything using seaweed forget muffins..you really are very innovative!
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What a great way to use nori. Love this!
Great idea! Love the taste of seaweed!
This is a nice way to add vitamins and minerals to muffins! The flecks of color look pretty too.
love the idea od adding seaweed also a great source of vitamin K
Hi Angie,
I am going to try this out...yumm yumm I have lots of this in the pantry...leftovers from the last sushi making. Thanks for sharing such a nice muffin :)
Use of seaweed in muffins is so interesting! And healthy too.
That's really cool. I would never have thought of putting nori in something savory. I think that would taste great!
These are very unique muffins with nori, how creative! I actually have a bunch of nori that I need to use, so I can't wait to try these!
I have never tried maknig any dessert with seaweed. It's about time! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
A really cool recipe but would you mind if I asked how it tasted?
Both the Muffins looks great and yum!
@All: Thank you my friends :-))
@Luscious Temptations: The mild saltiness of the nori seaweed complements perfectly the sweetness of these moist muffins.
I have not thought of using seaweeds for muffins. They look and sound so interesting and unique! You are really very creative!
What a creative and original way to use Nori...something I never would have thought up! You are so innovative, Angie. I'd love to try these!
Hey, is there anything that I can use to substitute the shortening? I can't get shortening here =(
@Anonymous:In this recipe corn or saffron oil can be used instead.
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