Emulsifier Free Cilantro-Lime Seaweed Snack Squares
Crispy, bright, and packed with umami, these baked nori squares hit that perfect snack-food sweet spot between light and deeply satisfying. The glaze comes together in one small bowl — coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, zest, cilantro, ginger, and turmeric — and every single ingredient is clean and straightforward with no hidden additives to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, because so many packaged seaweed snacks rely on emulsifiers and stabilizers to get their texture and shelf life, making label-reading a chore. Here, the crispiness comes entirely from the oven and the thin, even coat of coconut oil-based glaze, so you know exactly what you're eating. Stacking and brushing the nori sheets before baking builds a satisfying snap and a layered flavor that feels way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Cut into two-inch squares, they're perfectly snackable straight off the board, and they store well in an airtight container if you somehow have any left over.
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4 servings
- 5 sheets nori (full-size, unseasoned)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ground ginger, turmeric, sea salt, and honey (if using) until combined.
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