: dried laver seaweed pressed into thin sheets and used especially as a seasoning or as a wrapper for sushi
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His signature Tidal Pool, where a rich broth poaches a raw slice of foie gras and is accompanied by uni, butter clams, mussels, oyster, pickled kombu, toasted nori, and shiitake mushrooms, mimics the rocky coasts of Northern California.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
As for snacks, its popular whipped Spam with nori and Japanese curry will be on the menu.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Algae Algae, including seaweed, nori, and chlorella, are eaten for their nutritional benefits.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Bring the rice to room temperature before eating, or warm in the microwave.)
3: To build hand rolls, top nori with some rice, fish and any of the raw toppings.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
As for snacks, its popular whipped Spam with nori and Japanese curry will be on the menu.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Algae Algae, including seaweed, nori, and chlorella, are eaten for their nutritional benefits.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Bring the rice to room temperature before eating, or warm in the microwave.)
3: To build hand rolls, top nori with some rice, fish and any of the raw toppings.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Nori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nori. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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