Hijiki and Napa Cabbage Salad

Here is a rather simple Japanese traditional ingredient recipe...
In the States, I can only buy hijiki at certain Asian super markets.
So if you have one nearby, try to find some hijiki.


Hijiki
hijiki is a brown sea vegetable growing wild on rocky
coastlines around japan..it's a traditional Japanese food.
(from wiki)

It might not sound so delicious, but I think it tastes great
and it's really good for you!


Hijiki and Napa Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

5g hijiki
2~3leafs napa Cabbage
1Tbsp white vineger
1/2Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2Tbsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic (chop finely)
A few almond slices and some pepper on top

Directions

1.Soak the hijiki in a bowl of water for 10 min.
Cut the Napa cabbage into 5mm-long thin strips.
Put Napa cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle 1/2teaspoon salt on it and mix well.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
After the Napa cabbage has softened , squeeze out the excess water.

2.Heat a oil in a flying pan and put the garlic and saute low heat for few minutes.

3.Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic oil, in a bowl.
Add the hijiki, Napa cabbage and mix well.
Add the almond slices and pepper on top to your liking.





Enjoy!

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