Arusip seaweeds ( Green Grape Algae, Caulerpa Uva )

Wew! It took me some time to find the name of this seaweed. Thanks to your post coconuter. And for a trivia, Wikipedia doesn't have a post on this article yet. whose gonna make one? HAHA

Foreigners usually call Arusip "sea grapes," or just plainly seaweeds. It actually looks like a bunch of small green colored grapes similar to the size of a pellet gun bullet. It has no particular odor aside from the slight smell of the sea.

I wasn't really scared to try this dish though i don't really like eating raw. It doesn't really have a taste for me.(unless my taste buds aren't working that time) It is usually served fresh or kilaw topped with side dishes to make it look appetizing. Note: The food texture can be compared to Okra (ladies finger's or gumbo) just grab a few bites if your not into the eating adventure:D

Arusip Seaweed Recipe

You need:

Fresh Arusip seaweeds
Fresh onions
Fresh Tomatoes
Vinegar
Salt and Pepper

Procedures:

Wash the seaweeds. Make sure you remove all the sediments unless you want your meal to taste like sea. Simply plate it afterwards. Slice the onions and tomatoes in relatively medium slices and top it on for some garnish.

Traditional way of eating:

The seaweeds is served without the flavor. The vinegar, chillies, ginger, salt and pepper are placed on a separate container. It is traditionally flavored on the spot.

Trivia:

The Chinese have a principle of "dyet" ( hot for the body) and "chin" ( cold for the body ). This dish is considered "chin." They say that it is not good for those who are prone to have stomach gases and the like.