Dried Seaweed Roll

In Korea, people make Dried Seaweed Rolls as part of the cultural event. I remember eating those Dried Seaweed Rolls back in Korea. I’ve always asked my mom to make those rolls on days I go to a picnic from Elementary school. During my 6 years of Elementary school picnics, I’ve never had a single time that my mom made some other food besides the seaweed rolls. And this was almost common to other kids at school. Every kid brought their rolls that their moms made and compared to see which one is the best. Since the Dried Seaweed Roll lost its taste and decayed in very short time, all the moms in families had to make the rolls in very early morning before the kids go to school for picnic. Sometimes I’ve saw some other moms bringing their kid’s lunch box filled with the Dried Seaweed Rolls right before we leave.

The best thing I remember about the Seaweed roll was it is very simple to eat. Unlike any other Korean food which has all different side dishes, soup and rice, the seaweed roll was very simple to eat for a lunch. All I had to do was just open my lunch box and eat them piece by piece. The roll basically looks exactly same as the California roll; however the outer surface is covered with the dried seaweed. The seaweed are very healthy food, and the other things that goes in the roll, such as carrot, pickled radish, fried egg, spinach, and ham are also healthy nutrition as well. Another thing about the dried seaweed roll is that it brings all the people together as one. During our picnic, we sat in a circle and shared the roll with those who did not bring theirs. In those days, my friends and I learned about sharing and communicating with others. I definitely think the dried seaweed roll is something valuable than any other expensive food.