Hijiki Seaweed Salad

Name: Hijiki Seaweed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ cup dried hijiki seaweed; 4 cups water ((for soaking)); 2 aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch); 3 oz konnyaku (konjac) ((⅓ konnyaku block; optional)); 3 oz carrot ((½–1 carrot)); ¼ lotus root (renkon) ((1.3 oz, 37 g; pre-boiled; optional)); 1 Tbsp neutral oil; 2 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock); ⅓ cup shelled edamame ((2 oz, 60 g; cooked; optional)); ¼ cup mirin; 2 Tbsp sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

A classic Japanese side dish, Hijiki Seaweed Salad features a type of wild sea vegetable that‘s packed with nutrients. Simmered with edamame and deep-fried tofu strips in a savory-sweet broth, this dish is full of flavor and perfect for meal prep. {Vegan Adaptable}

Updated at: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:03:46 GMT