Garganatis

Scinaia hormoides

seaweed

A gathered red seaweed, in salad with onions and tomatoes and a sweet-sour sauce.

Origin

Hawaii, Southeast Asia, Japan

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is washed several times in fresh water to remove sand and salt, then eaten raw or blanched for a few seconds.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides · Iodine

Did you know?

It was first described at Haleiwa, on the island of Oahu.