Hijiki Salad Recipe: A Nutritious And Flavorful Seaweed Salad

This is a recipe for a delicious and nutritious Hijiki Salad with Quinoa that is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of hijiki seaweed and quinoa makes this dish high in protein, iron, and other essential nutrients. Plus, it’s easy to make and tastes great!

Hijiki Salad with Quinoa

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dried hijiki seaweed
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a medium saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the hijiki seaweed in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain and roughly chop.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped hijiki seaweed, grated carrot, sliced cucumber, and green onions.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Another delicious way to enjoy hijiki seaweed is in this simple Hijiki Salad:

Hijiki Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried hijiki seaweed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions:

1. Soak the hijiki seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hijiki seaweed and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and grated ginger.
4. Add the dressing to the skillet and stir to coat the seaweed. Cook for another minute or two until the dressing is heated through.
5. Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping for rice or noodles.

We hope you enjoy these tasty and healthy recipes featuring hijiki seaweed!