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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.

JapaneseJPside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 bag hijiki (dried seaweed)
1/2 carrot
2 pieces satsuma-age (fried fish cake)
1 bag boiled soybeans
200 cc water
1/2 teaspoon dashi granules
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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

Prepare the ingredients: soak hijiki in water to rehydrate, slice the carrot, and cut satsuma-age into bite-sized pieces.

2

In the electric pressure cooker, combine the rehydrated hijiki, sliced carrot, satsuma-age, boiled soybeans, water, dashi granules, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and sesame oil.

3

Seal the pressure cooker and set it to cook under pressure for the recommended time.

4

Once cooking is complete, release the pressure and serve the hijiki dish.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

electric pressure cooker

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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