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Wakame Salad

Cultural Context

Wakame salad, or wakame sunomono, hails from Japan, where seaweed has been a staple for centuries due to its nutritional benefits. Traditionally served as a refreshing side dish, it embodies the Japanese philosophy of using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Today, this salad has gained popularity globally, often found in sushi restaurants and health food menus, celebrated for its lightness and umami flavor.

JapaneseJPside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons dried wakame seaweed
lettuce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds

wakame seaweed

🥗Healthier: arame

💰Cheaper: nori

Arame is lower in calories, while nori is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: shoyu

Tamari is gluten-free, while shoyu is often less expensive.

1

Soak dried wakame for five minutes and drain.

2

Wash the lettuce, pat it dry with a paper towel, and tear it into bite-sized pieces.

3

Put all the dressing ingredients in a small bottle, put the lid on, and shake to blend.

4

Place the lettuce and wakame on a plate, and pour the dressing over.

Cooking Techniques

rehydratingmixingdressing

Equipment Needed

small bottleplatepaper towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Seaweed SaladWakame Sunomono
Local Name: わかめサラダ

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