SivoxII

Now, i was a young lad from Scotland (over in Ireland on Holiday) ... when i remember the coach driver eating this (seaweed right?)

Can anyone confirm the procedure for this? ... is it basically seaweed cleaned & set fire to or something??

andrew63

Palmaria palmata

Common name: Dulse

Description: Dulse is deep red or purple. The blades are flattened and broad with numerous forks. Lobed segments make the plant appear hand-shaped, thus its name palmata meaning "of the palm." It has a tiny, disc-shaped holdfast and widens almost immediately into tough, leathery fronds. Dulse grows to 1 foot in length.

Habitat: This is a common red alga growing near or below the low tide mark in somewhat protected bays with strong tidal currents. It grows best on long sloping ledges. It is also commonly found growing on the stipes of kelps.

Foraging: Dulse is a perennial and is at peak for harvest from late spring to mid-fall. It should be collected in mid- to late summer for high vitamin A content and early to late fall for high vitamin C . It is harvested by cutting the plant from rocks at low tide.

Uses: Dulse is used exclusively for food.

Preparation: Dulse is simply spread out on the ground, air dried, and then packaged in plastic bags for distribution. It may be eaten directly as seaweed "chips" or added to soups, sauces, salads, and relishes. Some dulse is also dried and ground for use as a seasoning.

Nutrients: Very high in protein, iron, and fluoride and vitamins B6 and B12. High in potassium, iodine, and phosphorous. Also contains sugar, starch, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, soluble nitrogen, yeast, bromine, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, sodium, radium, boron, rubidium, manga-nese, titanium, and trace elements.


Andrew

BigDavyG

Yep - they just dry the stuff out.
Unsurprisingly extremely salty -haven't had it for years but used to take it all the time when i was a kid.

SivoxII

Cheers for the explanations lads & lassies! .... i still have fond memories of Ireland, very hospitable families, good entertainment, fabulous welcoming pubs, great tours!

You must be proud!

BigDavyG

Usually
Sometimes not so much though

crazydaisy

Another good thing with seaweed is bathing in it. Smells a bit pongy and leaves a heck of a rim around the bath and no-one will speak to you for several days but it works wonders!! Especially when coupled with the peaty Irish soft water..

SivoxII

Didn't know that either, however, i don't get to speak to a lot of people, so it may be a good idea! *chuckles*