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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
20g dried hijiki (seaweed)
1/3 carrot
1 small piece of aburaage (fried tofu)
1 teaspoon salad oil
150ml dashi (broth)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1.5 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon mirin

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

Soak the dried hijiki in water until it becomes plump.

2

Quickly sauté the hijiki and carrot together before boiling.

3

Combine the hijiki, carrot, aburaage, and sautéed mixture in a pot.

4

Add the dashi, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin to the pot.

5

Simmer until the liquid is reduced to your desired consistency.

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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