2020年9月16日 · Umibudo, a seaweed popularly known as green caviar, is one of the iconic side dishes in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawans believe that the green, pearly strands of seaweed help them maintain their legendary health and long lifespan. The word ‘umibudo’ literally means sea (umi) and grapes (budo) in Japanese. These seagrapes are growing in popularity ...

2024年6月25日 · Umibudo, also known as sea grapes or green caviar, is a unique seaweed delicacy that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts around the world. Originating from the warm waters of Okinawa, these tiny, grape-like clusters offer a burst of oceanic flavor and a delightful texture.

2020年5月22日 · Have you ever eaten umibudo, known in English as “sea grapes?” While an odd delicacy, sea grapes are healthy and have a crunchy texture sure to satisfy! In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about sea grapes, including how they taste, where they come from, and how to buy them. So, if you’re curious about umibudo ...

2023年8月10日 · One of the best-known seaweeds in Okinawa is sea grapes, which are characterized by their popping texture. In Itoman City in the southern part of Okinawa's main island, there is a facility called "Sea Grape Farm Uminchi" where you can fully enjoy sea grapes.

2019年10月23日 · Sea grapes are known as umibudo in Japan, but they also have another nickname in Okinawa: 'longevity seaweed'. And in a region famed as having one of the highest proportions of centenarians in the world, this reputation isn’t to be taken lightly.

In Okinawa, Japan, sea grapes are called the “longevity seaweed” because of the great health benefits that they provide. Do Sea Grapes Taste Good? Yes, sea grapes have a unique taste that is slightly sweet, salty, and crunchy with a succulent texture.

Umibudo (sea grapes) are an Okinawan specialty. Otherwise known as green caviar, the seaweed resembles grapes and, as the name suggests, has a distinctive texture and an irresistible, refreshing sea aroma.

2024年2月6日 · Once upon a time in Okinawa, there emerged a seaweed so unique that it could have been a plot in a dramatic underwater soap opera. Umibudo, or sea grapes, aren’t just ordinary seaweed. They’re like the in-laws in a family gathering – surprising, a bit out there, but ultimately delightful.

Umibudo, or "sea grape," is a culinary specialty of Okinawa prefecture. Its crunchy texture and finely iodized flavor makes it a unique dish sometimes called “sea caviar”!

2021年7月31日 · More than flavor, they are loved for the popping texture. They are sold all over Japan, typically at Okinawa-themed restaurants, but only grown near Okinawa and its surrounding islands. Lots of umi budo are grown on Kumejima island in a greenhouse that uses Okinawa ocean water nearby in optimized temperatures.