What kind of seaweed is this?

[Andromeda441]

Can anyone tell me what kind of seaweed this is? I'm wondering how to prepare it and how long it stays or how to tell if it's still fresh.

[Zest]

Hi Andromeda,

Maybe put the words Rong Bien in a google search so you can see what comes up - I don't have any experience of cooking sea weed, but I imagine there are some recipes online. Isn't there a 'use by' date on the packet so you can know if it should be fresh or not?

Hope you find some ways to enjoy it.

Lowcal

[tillycindy in reply to Zest]

Don,t quote me on this but I think it may be a type of seaweed used in Vietnamese soups, usually with pork mince broth and shrimp ( heads on). High in iron content, I had variations while travelling in Korea. Not my cup of tea I must admit, as Lowcal says probably best bet is to check out the net for ideas on preparation. anne.

[geekgirl101 in reply to Zest]

From what I could gather Rong Bien just means "Sea Weed". By the looks of it it might be the variety "Bird's Nest" seaweed and apparently has an expiry date of 6 months in a cool and dry environment away from sunlight. verygoodrecipes.com has a number of recipes in which you can cook with it.

[Venessabr]

This is seamorse, or so we call it in the Caribbean. It is made into a delicious drink. Very nutritious but by the time the Caribbeans are done, it is nutritious but fattening I have included a link to the always desireable seamorse. uncommoncaribbean.com/2011/...

[Venessabr in reply to Venessabr]

Sea moss is the correct spelling, as stated by GlowKateGlow.

[Venessabr]

Yes. Thanks for that spelling that correctly. I could not figure out the spelling.