Seaweed Salad – Local sea greens
Seaweed Salad, featuring local sea greens, is a healthy and refreshing appetizer that's popular in Asian cuisine, especially Japanese. This dish is typically made from a mixture of various types of seaweed, such as wakame, dulse, and nori, that are rehydrated and tossed with a savory and tangy dressing. The dressing often includes ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar, along with minced garlic and ginger for extra flavor. Often garnished with sesame seeds and served chilled, this salad is not only flavorful but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and iodine. It's the perfect light start to a meal or a palate-cleansing side dish. Description by ChatGPT.
Savor the ocean's bounty with this nutritious and easy-to-make Seaweed Salad, perfect for a light lunch or as a vibrant appetizer. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this salad also boasts a tantalizing dressing that will tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body. Let's dive into the flavors of the sea with this simple, yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups chopped wakame seaweed
- Warm water for soaking
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
- 6 tablespoons Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce)
- 6 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
1. Begin by preparing the wakame. Place the chopped wakame in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let it soak for at least 5 minutes or until it expands in volume. Once ready, drain and squeeze out the excess water using your hands.
2. To make the dressing, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, and thinly sliced green onions in a separate bowl.
3. Stir in the sesame seed oil, Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, and sugar (if using). Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
4. Add red pepper flakes according to your preference for heat and give it a good stir to mix all the flavors together.
5. Next, fold in the prepared wakame seaweed into the dressing, ensuring the seaweed is well-coated.
6. Now, add the chopped cilantro to the salad and mix until evenly distributed.
7. Your Seaweed Salad is ready to serve! However, for a more intense flavor, you can cover and refrigerate the salad for a few hours to let the flavors marry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes (plus optional chilling time for flavor development)
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment: Bowl, grater, knife, cutting board
Cooking Tips: For an extra touch, toast sesame seeds and sprinkle on top for added crunch and flavor.
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Seaweed Salad – Local sea greens
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