A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Its slender, unbranched tubular fronds are slippery and pliant; it is distinct from broad kelp strips.
In the kitchen
Cleaned and chopped for dumpling or bun fillings.
Fillings often include pork or other seasonings, so a seaweed name does not imply vegan food.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有海麻线（萱藻）吗？
Does this dish contain Haimaxian brown seaweed?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
