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    What are some uses for dry seaweed?
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    If it's toasted nori, you can use it to make sushi rolls, or crumble it up and use it as a spice/flavoring in other dishes.
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    Is the seaweed edible if it comes with the lobster?
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    Yes, it should be edible if it is touching food that you can eat.
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    How to cook dry seaweed?
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    One way is to soak the seaweed completely in water for 1-2 hrs, sometimes 3 hrs, until the seaweed is perfectly soft on both sides. For stew or porridge, just rip the seaweed in small pieces and put it in the stew to stir for longer than 5 mins but not longer than 15 mins.
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    Does seaweed stink when cooked?
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    No, cooked seaweed does not typically have a bad smell. Instead, it maintains an ocean-like scent, whether raw or cooked.
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    Are there any seaweeds that are poisonous or likely to cause nasty reactions if I eat them?
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    Yes, a type of seaweed called Caulerpa contains a toxin called caulerpicin.
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