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VEGAN FEAST SUBSCRIBERS' COOKING AND RECIPE FORUM>
Dulce Flakes
zukigirl
12 posts
Nov 20, 2005
6:37 AM
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In cruising the archives I came across Bryanna's Soy Salmon Loaf recipe. What are "dulce flakes" and where can they be found? I aksed at the health food stores in my area (Austin, TX) AND Googled them . . . without any luck. Is there any sort of substitute?
Thanks in advance for any and all help! Zukigirl
P.S. Believe it or not . . . Austin, TX REALLY IS a vegan Mecca in the heart of BBQ Country!
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ZUKIGIRL
Last Edited zukigirl on 20-Nov-2005 6:38 AM
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1281 posts
Nov 20, 2005
7:29 AM
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Actually, it's "dulse". It's a type of seaweed well known on the east coast and in Ireland. It's purple. If you can't find it, use nori-- the kind they use for sushi. If you can't find flakes, you can cut it up with scissors and then run it through a DRY blender, food processor or electric coffee mill to make flakes.
Here's something about it:
http://www.grandmanannb.com/dulse.htm
NOW Foods sells "Dulse Granules". ($11.99 for 4 oz.) According to their website, their products are sold in Austin at:
HEB NATURES HARVEST 024
11521 NORTH FM 620 BLDG A
AUSTIN, TX 78750
Phone: 512-873-6231
But you can order them from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables ( a well-known company):
http://www.seaveg.com/dulse_flakes.html
Available in 4 oz bags and bulk lots.
$4.50 4 oz.
$12.40 1 lb. bulk
A much better price!
Here's what they say:
Dulse Flakes - Certified Organic
Qty
An especially rich source of Iron, Potassium, Iodine, Vitamin B-6, Riboflavin, and Dietary Fiber, Dulse provides a complete array of minerals, trace elements, enzymes and phytochemicals, as well as some high quality vegetable protein.
Dulse Flakes provide the same outstanding nutrition and good taste as our whole leaf dulse at less cost per ounce. They are made from selected Dulse which grows in well-protected coastal passages, is easier to harvest, and gives higher yields. The dulse is sustainably harvested, low temperature dried, and certified organic by OCIA. We also voluntarily test for heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, PCB's, fuel oil, and microbiological contaminants.
Use in soups, salads, stirfries and sandwiches.
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
Last Edited Bryanna on 20-Nov-2005 7:35 AM
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zukigirl
13 posts
Nov 20, 2005
8:41 AM
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Thanks, Bryanna . . .
You're a WEALTH of information! I'll have to try making nori flakes in my mini food processor . . . can't wait to try the recipe now.
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ZUKIGIRL
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Brenda W.
10 posts
Nov 21, 2005
2:33 AM
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Zukigirl,
You lucky person, living in Austin!! My sister and her husband live there, and I got to visit them for the first time a few months ago (I live in North Carolina). My sister had said for the two years she's lived there that I'd love it there, and she sure was right!! I was there for a week, and really would have loved to stay longer. I stayed in a bed and breakfast, which, while not vegan, when I made my reservations, not only KNEW what the word vegan meant, said they would be happy to provide vegan meals.
And what breakfasts they provided!! WOW!! They made really fancy, special ones (omni) for the other guests, and mine were just as special, and were along the same line, menu-wise. (Like when the others had poached eggs sitting in a bed of creamed spinach I had scrambled tofu, scambled w/ spinach).
Sister and hubby took me to "Veggie Heaven" restaurant one afternoon. For future reference, what other places would you suggest?
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