emzhengjiu Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My daughters and I had lunch in a Chinese restaurant this afternoon. One of the dishes on the buffet was kelp. The first taste was ok but there was a very strong, unpleasant fishy aftertaste. We're wondering if kelp naturally has a fishy taste or more likely it was the way it was prepared. All I could find online was that kelp has a salty flavor. Anyone know? Thanks so much. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My daughters and I had lunch in a Chinese restaurant this afternoon. One of the dishes on the buffet was kelp. The first taste was ok but there was a very strong, unpleasant fishy aftertaste. We're wondering if kelp naturally has a fishy taste or more likely it was the way it was prepared. All I could find online was that kelp has a salty flavor. Anyone know? Thanks so much. Ann Yes, it tastes fishy. Personally, I hate it, but I don't like any seafood at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Kelp picks up many minerals and salts from the sea including potassium, sodium and iodine. These salts and minerals do give kelp the flavor of the sea. I wouldn't call it "fishy", but others might. Bill (sea-vegetable lover) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It's been a long time, but I liked description above..flavor of the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayesW Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 fishy salty grass not my fave dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My son says "like sushi". Probably because many sushi rolls are done in... seaweed! I would say salty sea grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Well, kelp must be one of those foods that's either loved or hated! It probably won't be a staple in our house, at least not now. Since my older daughter loves sushi so I'm surprised she didn't like the taste. Either way, I'm glad we tried it. Next to the kelp were strips of a pink meat. The manager identified it as pig ear. We didn't try it but maybe next time. Thanks much. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Don't give up just yet. You might love it in the right context. These things require a bit of experimentation before you can make up your mind for sure. One of my cookbooks has a great recipe for potato, corn and a bunch of different sea weeds soup. It's GREAT! But only with a milk or milk alternative. Without, it's gross. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Well, kelp must be one of those foods that's either loved or hated! It probably won't be a staple in our house, at least not now. Since my older daughter loves sushi so I'm surprised she didn't like the taste. Either way, I'm glad we tried it. Next to the kelp were strips of a pink meat. The manager identified it as pig ear. We didn't try it but maybe next time. Thanks much. Ann Laver (nori) and Kelp have very different flavor (and especially texture) profiles. Kelp can be good, but like okra, can be done very badly. It can get blubbery, slimy, off-tasting and gross. It's true. But well prepared, wiped off with a moist cloth, reconstituted in several changes of water, and drained and dried off. And either not cooked, or cooked gently for a short time, and kelp can be quite good. I make a salad with kelp that I think is delicious. I'l try noyt to let one bad encounter put you off kelp for life. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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