Comments on: Feed my seaweed need

Question: Feed my seaweed need

dirtmonster — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:11:51 -0800

While in Dublin, Slothrop and I fell in love with this yummy Thai snack: Tao Kae Noi Crispy Seaweed. Since moving back to the States, we were able to find it in Ann Arbor, and stocked up, but now our supplies have run out. Help!

There are no Asian grocery stores where we live (that's right, none). Does anyone know of a store in Lexington or Louisville (Kentucky) that sells it? Even better, is there an online source? I've looked, but apparently not hard enough. Thanks!

By: Solomon

Solomon — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:16:07 -0800

Looking at that website just gave me a seizure. Anyway, have you tried emailing them?

By: munchingzombie

munchingzombie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:22:19 -0800

Emerald Cove makes crispy seaweed that is freakin' delicious. Health food stories distributors have easy access to this product, though you may have to buy a case (they are like crack, you can binge on a weekend and eat the whole case)

By: JohnR

JohnR — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:58:48 -0800

May I ask, where in Ann Arbor?

By: mphuie

mphuie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:28:04 -0800

If it's just seasoned nori sheets (like this), you can buy the ones for making sushi from normal grocery stores, add a bit of salt and/or soy and (optional) toast them.

All my local grocery stores carry it.

By: hecho de la basura

hecho de la basura — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:51 -0800

Which grocery stores have you checked out yet in Lexington? I'd try Yu Yu on Waller first because they have a vast array of snacks. I would even ask there to see if they can order it for you and stock it.

By: dirtmonster

dirtmonster — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:07:04 -0800

I've been to Yu Yu - they didn't have it, but asking them to order it is a great idea. As is e-mailing the company - surely they'd wanna help a girl out!

In Ann Arbor, we bought it at the Asian MegaMart (not really what it's called, but it IS huge) on Washtenaw by the Ypsi-Arbor bowl.

Failing all else I will try to make my own (bought some nori for this purpose, but in part we love the seaweed as much for the packaging as for the treat itself).

Thanks much!