{"product_id":"genso-wakame-sanriku-whole-frond-salted-seaweed-170g","title":"Genso Wakame Sanriku Whole-Frond Salted Seaweed 170g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.seto-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a18;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.seto-hero{background:#fff8f6;border-left:3px solid #B15A3C;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.seto-hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#B15A3C;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.seto-hero-title{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.seto-hero-sub{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;}\n.seto-section{margin-bottom:28px;}\n.seto-h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:0.3px;}\n.seto-p{font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.seto-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;}\n.seto-spec-table td{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0ede9;}\n.seto-spec-table td:first-child{color:#9b9b94;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;width:130px;}\n.seto-spec-table td:last-child{color:#1a1a18;}\n.seto-rare-note{background:#1a1a18;color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:20px;}\n.seto-rare-note strong{color:#E8B080;}\n.seto-pairing{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid #f0ede9;padding-top:14px;margin-top:18px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom Sanriku · Salted, Unprocessed · Whole-Frond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-title\"\u003eGenso Wakame — whole-frond seaweed from the Sanriku coast, salted at harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-sub\"\u003eBrought directly from Japan — only by Hokkaido Uni Shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Genso Wakame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenso Wakame (原藻わかめ) is wakame in its original whole form — the leaf, stem, and mekabu (root cluster) intact, salted at harvest with no drying or further processing. Unlike the bright green wakame found in most stores (which has been blanched and dehydrated), Genso Wakame keeps its raw brown color and a thicker, snappier texture with the salt-marine scent of the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eSanriku, off the northeast coast of Honshu, is one of Japan's most known regions for wakame — its waters produce a leaf with a clear marine aroma and a firm bite. When briefly blanched in hot water, the brown color shifts to bright green, signaling it's ready to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"seto-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanriku, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenso (whole-frond, unprocessed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreservation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerated · use after rinsing salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak in water to remove the salt, then drain. The wakame is ready to use raw or cooked from this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShabu-shabu or sashimi style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly dip in hot water until the color turns bright green, then chill in cold water. Serve with ponzu or grated ginger soy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up to heat well — sauté in sesame oil, finish with shirasu or other small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiso soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add directly to the broth; the wakame contributes its own dashi as it cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-pairing\"\u003ePairing notes — Ponzu, grated ginger, sesame oil, shirasu, fresh tofu, light dashi. The leaf, stem, and mekabu each have a different texture — try them separately to find what you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-rare-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genso Wakame is sold in its whole, salted form because that's how it leaves the coast. Always rinse the salt before use. Refrigerate on arrival. Pre-order; stocks reflect what arrives from Sanriku.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56521089843366,"sku":"WAK001","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/2886\/2886\/files\/IMG_7169.jpg?v=1779565712","url":"https:\/\/hokkaidouni.com\/products\/genso-wakame-sanriku-whole-frond-salted-seaweed-170g","provider":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}