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Simmered Hijiki Seaweed

Cultural Context

Simmered Hijiki Seaweed is a traditional Japanese dish often enjoyed as part of a bento box or as a side dish in home-cooked meals. Hijiki, a type of edible seaweed, is valued for its rich mineral content and is often associated with health and longevity in Japanese culture. Today, this dish is popular not only in Japan but also in various global cuisines, where it is appreciated for its unique texture and umami flavor.

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45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
30g dried hijiki (seaweed)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup dashi soy sauce
1/2 cup water
sugar (to taste)
1 piece aburaage (fried tofu)
1/2 carrot
5 sugar snap peas
1/2 green onion

hijiki seaweed

🥗Healthier: arame seaweed

💰Cheaper: nori seaweed

Arame is lower in sodium and easier to find, while nori is more affordable.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are lower in calories, and canned mushrooms are often less expensive.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Rice vinegar has fewer calories, and sugar + water mimics sweetness.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium, and the alternative is cost-effective.

1

Rinse the hijiki in a colander and lightly wash it with water.

2

Cut the aburaage and carrot into appropriate sizes and sauté them briefly in oil with the hijiki.

3

Add the dashi soy sauce and water, adjusting the taste with sugar as desired, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

4

Once the liquid is gone, add the sliced green onion and sugar snap peas, cooking just until they wilt to maintain color.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Hijiki no NimonoSimmered Hijiki
Local Name: ひじき煮

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