Where to buy sea grapes near me?

Sea grapes are an edible green seaweed (Caulerpa lentillifera) made of tiny, grape-like beads. They are called umibudo in Okinawa and lato in the Philippines, and they have a fresh, briny taste and a signature pop.

Sea grapes are eaten raw, usually rinsed and served in salads, with vinegar, ponzu, or a light dressing, or as a topping for rice bowls and seafood. Cooking them is not recommended because heat makes them lose their pop.

Follow the storage directions on the package. Keep brined or salted sea grapes in their liquid, and keep dried sea grapes in a cool, dry place until you rehydrate them.

Sea grapes are a seaweed, so the plain product is plant-based. Check the label for dressings or seasonings if you are avoiding animal-derived ingredients.

Sea grapes taste lightly salty and briny, like the ocean, with a fresh, clean flavor. The beads burst softly when you bite them, which is why they are sometimes called green caviar.

Salted or brined sea grapes should be rinsed briefly in cold water to remove excess salt before serving. Follow the package directions, especially for dehydrated sea grapes, which are rehydrated in water.

Lato is the Filipino name for sea grapes. It is traditionally served in a salad (ensaladang lato) with tomatoes, onions, and a vinegar dressing.

Weee! carries sea grapes including Puregold Lato Sea Grapes, Barrio Fiesta Seagrapes, Okinawa Dehydrated Sea Grapes, and salted ready-to-eat sea grapes. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.