Citric Acid Free Cilantro-Lime Seaweed Snack Squares

These crispy little squares pack a serious flavor punch — bright lime, fragrant cilantro, a whisper of ginger and turmeric, and the deep umami of nori all come together in one addictive bite. The glaze is built entirely from fresh, whole ingredients, which matters a lot when you're avoiding citric acid — a preservative and flavor enhancer that sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought seaweed snacks and seasoning blends. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, bringing that savory depth without any of the additives you'd typically need to scrutinize on a label. Fresh lime juice does all the brightening work naturally, so there's no need for the processed citric acid that commercial snack brands rely on. The technique is simple: layer, glaze, and bake low and slow until the nori snaps cleanly and the edges turn just golden. They crisp up even more as they cool, so resist the urge to eat them straight from the oven — though it's genuinely hard to wait. Keep a batch in an airtight container and you've got a clean, crunchy snack ready to go for the next couple of days.

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