About sea bacon
Sea bacon, or dulse (Palmaria palmata), is an edible red seaweed prized for its salty, marine flavour with subtle nutty notes.
Harvested in Gaspésie, Québec, then dried, it adds flavour to fish, vegetables, soups and pasta dishes. When toasted, it develops notes reminiscent of bacon, which explains its culinary nickname.
Format: 20 g, available in a bulk bag.
How to use dried dulse
Crumbled or ground: add a small amount to a vinaigrette, breading, flavoured butter or seasoning blend. It can also be sprinkled over a dish just before serving.
In a hot dish: add to soups, broths, sauces or rice dishes. It softens on contact with liquid.
Lightly toasted: briefly pan-fry with a little oil to make it crisp and bring out its toasted notes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Start with a small amount and taste before adding salt: dulse already adds a salty flavour to your preparation.
What dishes pair well with it?
- Fish and seafood: add to a marinade, breading or butter to serve with salmon, trout or scallops.
- Soups and broths: use in a vegetable soup, fish soup or bowl of ramen.
- Pasta and rice: add to a creamy sauce, risotto or noodle dish.
- Eggs: crumble into an omelette, scrambled eggs or a quiche.
- Vegetables and salads: sprinkle over potatoes, roasted vegetables or a salad.
- Sandwiches and toppings: lightly toast to add crunch and a marine note.
- Crackers and bread: finely crumble into bread dough or homemade savoury crackers.
Ingredient and storage
Ingredient: 100% dried dulse.
May contain: fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from light, heat and moisture.
Precautions for use
Use seaweed in small amounts as a condiment. It naturally contains iodine: if you need to limit your iodine intake or have a thyroid condition, seek advice from a healthcare professional before consumption.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called “sea bacon”?
When cooked and toasted, dulse develops notes reminiscent of bacon. It also becomes crisp when lightly pan-fried.
Does it contain bacon?
No. The product consists only of dried dulse, a red seaweed. However, the statement “may contain: fish, crustaceans and molluscs” remains important for people with allergies.
Does dulse need to be rehydrated before use?
There is no need to rehydrate it before crumbling it as a condiment or adding it to a soup or sauce. It softens directly in the preparation’s liquid.
Can it replace salt?
It can provide some of the desired salty flavour while adding a marine note. Taste your preparation before adding salt, rather than substituting an equal quantity.
