Features
Gim is a korean-style edible seaweed in the genus Porphyra, similar to the Welsh-style laver and Japanese- style nori.
When eaten as a small side side it is roasted with sesame oil and salt seasoning. For use in gimbap, the sheets are not roasted. sheets of seaweed are thinner than nori sheets.
Gim has a high content of mineral salts, particularly iodine and iron. It is prepared by drying the seaweed, and cutting it into very thin square sheets, which are seasoned with sesame oil and salt.It is served toasted and cut into smaller squared as a side dish (Prepared edibl elaver), or...