See this dialog response. To keep the seaweed fresh, it is necessary to have a container large enough to hold both the seaweed and a fair amount of sea water. What came before?
2-way dialog:
[+] What is a Clambake?;
[+] Clambake The clambake or clam bake, also known as the New England clambake is a traditional method of cooking seafood, such as lobster, mussels, crabs, soft-shell clams, and quahogs.;
[+] How is the food cooked?;
[+] The food is traditionally cooked by steaming the ingredients over layers of seaweed.;
[+] What other foods are included in the clambake?;
[+] The shellfish can be supplemented with vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and corn on the cob.;
[+] Is the clambake open to everyone or is it limited to a certain group of people?;
[+] Clambakes are usually held on festive occasions along the coast of New England.;
[+] Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?;
[+] A typical clambake begins with gathering seaweed (traditionally rockweed – "Ascophyllum nodosum") at the shoreline; seaweed is an important adjunct to cooking the food.;
[+] Is the seaweed used in any other dish?;
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