Did you know the traditional chinese food 'SeaWeed' Is actually fried cabbage?

Question

I was distraught when i found out.. or is someone having me on? Please - someone put me out of my misery!

Answer 1

someone is tricking you, seaweed is seaweed, plain as that

Answer 2

I don't think so, the texture is so different.

Answer 3

The type of seaweed I eat is from asia and the ingredients say:

fresh seaweed, sugar,something,...,...,....,...., and salt

Answer 4

Yes. I have heard of that before.

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Answer 5

Someone is "pulling your leg".   It is actually dried seaweed aka Nori.

Answer 6

It's seaweed, or roasted laver.  Very popular in Asian dishes.  You would know if it were cabbage.