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Hijiki Nimono – Japanese Style Salad

Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins

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.

Hijiki Nnimono

Main 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
Ingredients for Hijiki seasoning*
 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)
Ingredients for final seasoning**
 1 tbsp Sesame oil
 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Tamari soy sauce for gluten free option)
 1 tsp Sesame seeds ground
Steps for Hijiki preparation
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

Final steps
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!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 servings as a side dish