In Japan, a nation surrounded by the sea, seaweed has been part of the diet since ancient times. Wakame even appears in the "Manyoshu," the oldest existing collection of classical Japanese poetry.

The former is made with miso paste, seaweed, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and other ingredients that give it texture and taste.

This healthy udon noodle soup combines heady “umami” Japanese ... kombu seaweed. Add the dashi powder, stir and leave to simmer for a few minutes. Add the grated ginger, white miso paste ...