This is an adapted version of my Veggie-Don served in Otabe Kafe. Veggie-Don is very popular and lots of people come back and have it again and again.
Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Total: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 1 packet of DRIED KONYAKU NOODLES
- 160g of Carrot, cut into long thin strips
- 80g of French beans, cut into 2-3cm long
- 10g of dried Hijiki seaweed
- A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Sake
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce (Tamari soy sauce for gluten free option)
- 1 1/2 Muscovado Sugar (can be replaced by Agave, Maple syrup etc)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Tamari soy sauce for gluten free option)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds ground
Directions
- Soak dried Hijiki in cold water for 3-4 hours (or follow the instruction on product)
- Drain well, place in a saucepan and use a high heat to remove the moisture, but be careful not to burn
- Add Hijiki seasoning* and bring to the boil. Reduce heat then simmer for 15-20 minutes
- Prepare the DRIED KONYAKU NOODLES as instructed on the packet and cut them into 3-4cm long
- Blanch or steam Carrots and French beans, drain well
- Place all the ingredients and seasoning** into a mixing bowl
- Serve onto 4 plates and sprinkle Toasted Sesame seeds on top
- Enjoy!