A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Thick, ribbon-like seaweed; sold as large pieces or shredded strips, with dried and fresh forms.
In the kitchen
Qinghai tu hotpot.
Kelp is thicker than wakame. Strips are used in Qinghai hotpot.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有海带吗？
Does this dish contain Kelp?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
