Truffle Seaweed. Yes, it's real!

Everything you wanted to know about Truffle Seaweed

Truffle seaweed is a small red algae actually known as "rock weed doll" after its looks but has now become more popular for its taste than for its hairy appearance. Fresh, it smells strongly of truffle and?has a mild taste of white truffle.

You can find it along the entire coast, but most widespread in western and northern parts of Norway. The small bush grows on rock weed in exposed areas with many waves. The color is dark brown but more orange and slightly fluffy in summer during the growing period.

We collect truffle seaweed in autumn and winter. September and October are the best months.

We pick truffle seaweed of rock weed in the same way that we pluck berries.

Start collecting when the tide is at its lowest. Pick clean, fresh seaweed, dark brown and without on growths. Store in a net or basket with holes. Remember to gather somewhere away from pollution and densely populated areas.

Recipe! Make your own truffle seaweed salt:

Dry at 40 degrees in the oven with the door open. It houses small seaweed fleas that will pop out on the board.?Therefore, rinse thoroughly with seawater and clean the tong before drying. Crush it with a mortar or coffee grinder to make your own sprinkles. You can mix this with salt and tilt, and you’ll have?Truffle Seaweed Salt .

The truffle tong is ideal as a seasoning when dried and ground. Dried, it gets a distinctly bitter aftertaste. Thrives on butter, oil, and fatty sauces. Use it for pasta, potatoes, eggs, and seafood. Get inspired by our?Truffle Seaweed Tagliatelle .

Want to find out about other kinds of seaweed? Explore Winged Kelp, Sugar Kelp, Dulse and more on our site.

From Lofoten, Weed Love!