Seaweed is a popular food and snack in most Asian countries but loved all over the world. It’s a good source of iodine and contains other vitamins and minerals. In Korean culture, it is used as a banchan (side dish) along with Kimchi and other side dish. It is also used to make seaweed rice rolls known as Gimbap. Oftentimes, it is consumed as a snack or as a topping on top of rice.