Nori

Lovers of the classic salty-sweet Hawaiian popcorn flavor, these nori-seasoned potato chips are for you.

This easy onigiri recipe is infinitely adaptable, doesn’t require any special equipment, and makes a perfect snack to enjoy on the go.

This playful take on spicy tuna onigiri swaps watermelon (yes, watermelon!) for the fish, resulting in a vegan bite that tastes (surprisingly) like the real deal. 

These adorable Japanese stuffed rice balls just might be the most perfect snack.

This DIY furikake is just five ingredients and you can use it on nearly everything.

When summer is technically over but it's still pretty hot outside, I'll be here eating chilled noodles.

We understand if the nori is a deal-breaker; just make sure to give the almonds a good toast to bring out their flavor if they are looking a bit pale.

These little snacks are less awkward to bite than those crispy sheets, and way more flavorful.

It’s important to let the nori fry until all the bubbling subsides so you end up with crunchy chips rather than chewy pieces of seaweed.

Make sure to rinse the rice in several changes of water before cooking so that it isn’t too gluey.

A breakfast bowl worth making every morning, because the Japanese always seem to do it better.

Try this as a dip, on crackers with smoked fish, or over hard-boiled eggs.

Because the vegetables of the sea deserve some love, too.

Make this yourself, or find furikake in Asian supermarkets or some better-stocked grocery stores.

Use your leftover turkey carcass to make the stock, and then use it in this riff on classic Japanese ramen.

These seared scallops on the half shell make for a show-stopping presentation. If your fishmonger can’t order the shells for you, use small plates.

It might seem fussy to separate the vegetables when pickling, but if they’re combined, the colors will bleed and they won’t be as vibrant.

Bringing ramen home takes a trip to an Asian market, three days of work, and your largest pot, but this low-stress (really!) labor of love might be the best soup you'll ever make.

Okay, so sushi is a little ambitious for a weekend. But this easy spicy tuna roll recipe? You've got it in the bag.