{"product_id":"nori-tsukudani-seaweed-paste","title":"Nori Tsukudani Seaweed Paste – No MSG Additive-Free Japanese Condiment, 2.4oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNori Tsukudani Seaweed Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e by SUI of Tokyo is a premium Japanese condiment made with one guiding principle: let the nori speak for itself. Using carefully selected nori harvested from Hyogo Prefecture — one of Japan's most respected seaweed-producing coastlines — and blended with oboro kombu for added depth, this paste delivers a rich, oceanic umami with deliberately minimal sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Nori Tsukudani?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukudani is a centuries-old Japanese preservation technique: ingredients are simmered slowly in soy sauce, sake, and mirin until deeply seasoned and spreadable. Nori no tsukudani — seaweed prepared this way — has been a staple of the Japanese breakfast table for generations. It's savory, slightly briny, and intensely umami, with a smooth, paste-like consistency that spreads effortlessly over rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Tsukudani_nori.png?v=1780803432\" alt=\"Premium nori seaweed harvested from the coast of Hyogo Prefecture Japan — the key ingredient in SUI of Tokyo Nori Tsukudani Seaweed Paste\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Nori Tsukudani Seaweed Paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis condiment is one of Japan's most versatile. Beyond plain rice, it elevates a wide range of dishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed rice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic use; a small spoonful transforms a bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnigiri filling\u003c\/strong\u003e — savory, no-mess rice ball stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOchazuke\u003c\/strong\u003e — stir into rice, pour hot green tea or dashi over it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToast\u003c\/strong\u003e — spread on buttered toast for a Japanese-Western umami breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta\u003c\/strong\u003e — toss with spaghetti and olive oil for a quick seaweed pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTofu\u003c\/strong\u003e — spoon over cold silken tofu (hiyayakko)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrackers \u0026amp; cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs surprisingly well as a Japanese equivalent of tapenade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MSG · No preservatives · No artificial additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNori sourced from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended with oboro kombu for layered umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2.4oz (70g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan (Hyogo Prefecture nori)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eNo MSG · No Additives · Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHyogo Nori, Oboro Kombu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SUI of Tokyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46276343038173,"sku":"RTAAKSY1027","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Paste_70g.jpg?v=1780601433","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/nori-tsukudani-seaweed-paste","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}