Hijiki Nimono – Japanese Style Salad

Hijiki Nimono – Japanese Style Salad

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

  1. Soak dried Hijiki in cold water for 3-4 hours (or follow the instruction on product)
  2. Drain well, place in a saucepan and use a high heat to remove the moisture, but be careful not to burn
  3. Add Hijiki seasoning* and bring to the boil. Reduce heat then simmer for 15-20 minutes
  4. Prepare the DRIED KONYAKU NOODLES as instructed on the packet and cut them into 3-4cm long
  5. Blanch or steam Carrots and French beans, drain well
  6. Place all the ingredients and seasoning** into a mixing bowl
  7. Serve onto 4 plates and sprinkle Toasted Sesame seeds on top
  8. Enjoy!