✨ New! Seaweed Salads + Natto Sauce


Hi there Reader --

This week, I’m sharing some easy ways to enjoy seaweed salad, with a new roundup post and video!

I also received a request for homemade natto sauce, so I created a simple recipe for that too.

✨New Post

7 Simple Seaweed Salads

Seaweed is a common ingredient in everyday Japanese cooking. Here are seven easy seaweed salad recipes you can make at home!

Homemade Natto Sauce

If you enjoy natto but aren’t a fan of the sauce packet that comes with it, try this homemade natto sauce!

If you love this recipe, please leave a comment and star review in the comment section! Your feedback is truly appreciated!

✨New Video

5 Japanese Seaweed Salads You Can Make at Home

I’ll show you how to make five of my favorite seaweed salads using wakame, hijiki, and nori.

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