Nori noun

Sheets of cultivated red algae, shredded, pressed like paper and roasted; the wrapper of sushi and the garnish of countless bowls.

Savoury, toasty and faintly sweet, with a clean taste of the sea.

Wrap sushi rolls and onigiri; cut into strips over rice, noodles and soups; toast briefly over a flame to crisp before use; keep sealed with the desiccant, as it softens in humid air.

Nori farming in Tokyo Bay dates to the Edo period; the paper-making technique came from the same era. Korea's gim is the same seaweed, usually oiled and salted.