Trending ingredient: 3 must-try seaweed recipes

By Abigail Donnelly, 23 April 2026

TASTE food director Abigail Donnelly is always on trend, and she’s sharing her knowledge with you in a brand-new video series. First up: seaweed. Abi shares 3 recipes that will help you make bold, restaurant-quality dishes at home. Plus, you get to explore this trendy ingredient in exciting ways!

1. Abi’s fireside nori butter

This nori butter is packed with umami and so versatile. Stir it into steamed rice, scrambled eggs or melt over braaied sweetcorn for a quick-and-easy flavour sensation.

Abi’s fireside nori butter

Abi’s fireside nori butter recipe 

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2. Abi’s nori risotto

Nori adds depth and richness to this creamy risotto. Serve it on its own or use it as a base for pan-roasted fish or grilled prawns.

Abi’s nori risotto

Abi’s nori risotto recipe 

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3. Seaweed-steamed mussels with wakame-and-miso dressing

Steaming mussels with seaweed amplifies the oceanic flavour of this dish. If you can’t get fresh kombu, use sheets of dried kombu, which will soften as you cook the mussels.

Abi seaweed - mussels

Seaweed-steamed mussels with wakame-and-miso dressing recipe 

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Abigail Donnelly

Article by Abigail Donnelly

Nothing excites Woolworths TASTE's Food Director quite as much as the challenge of dreaming up recipes with innovative new foods – or the thrill of creating deliciousness on a plate with the humblest of ingredients. With Abi by your side, you’ll be a cooking expert in no time at all.
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