Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
10 sheet

nori

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

0.25 cup

unrefined sugar

Step 1
~1 min

Gently brush the nori sheets with vegetable oil using a soft pastry brush.

Step 2
~1 min

Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-low heat.

Step 3
~1 min

Place a sheet of nori in the hot pan for a few seconds until it becomes crisp and dark green.

Step 4
~1 min

Quickly flip the sheet over with chopsticks or tongs and toast the other side for a few seconds.

Step 5
~1 min

Remove the toasted nori sheet and place it on a large cutting board.

Step 6
~1 min

While the nori sheet is still warm, lightly sprinkle each side with unrefined sugar.

Step 7
~1 min

Repeat the oiling, toasting, and sugaring process with each remaining nori sheet.

Key Technique: Toasting
Step 8
~1 min

Stack all the sugared and toasted nori sheets in one pile.

Step 9
~1 min

Cut the pile of sheets in half lengthwise.

Step 10
~1 min

Cut the lengthwise halves crosswise to make 6 rectangular pieces of nori from each sheet.

Step 11
~1 min

Stack the smaller nori sheets in a pile and place a toothpick in the center to hold them in place.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Watch carefully to prevent burning the nori.

Adjust sugar amount to your preference.

Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a snack on its own.

Pair with a Korean-inspired meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bibimbap
Kimchi Fried Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

Popular Korean snack.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Snack time
Party
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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