Irish Sea Moss is just what it sounds like: moss that’s been harvested from the sea. There are so many sea vegetables that we don’t even know of yet, much less be able to use every day. This is one sea vegetable that is worth our attention. It has many benefits to the health of the body and uses in cooking as an egg replacement or a thickening agent. It also comes in several colors.
Irish Sea Moss
Here are some resources to learn more about Irish Sea Moss:
Healthline: Sea Moss: Benefits, Nutrition, and How to Prepare It
WEBMD: Health Benefits of Sea Moss
Cleveland Clinic: healthessentials What are the benefits of Sea Moss?
I use Irish Sea Moss Gel in smoothies and other recipes. One recipe I use it in is my Black Bean and Lentil Burgers! While the Irish Sea Moss Gel is an optional ingredient, it does help thicken and hold the burgers together. This recipe is delish!!!
Irish Sea Moss Gel
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dry irish sea moss gel approximately
- Water
Instructions
- Rinse sea moss until most of the sand and salt has been removed, gently massaging to dislodge as much as you can.
- Cover sea moss over with filtered water and allow to soak at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Drain and rinse sea moss again to remove the remainder of sand that was stuck in crevices in its dehydrated state.
- Measure sea moss in a cup and add it plus and equal amount of water to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Keep refrigerated for up to one month.
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