Arame
Eisenia bicyclis
Family: Lessoniaceae
What it is like
A brown seaweed. It has 2 oval fronds from a woody stipe or stalk. New fronds form each year.
Also put in the family Alariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The blade is used fresh or dried. It is sweet and nutty. It is used in soups and stews. They can be cooked with tofu or vegetables, or marinated in a dressing of vinegar and soysauce.
It is a cultured food plant.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed