Hijiki with Shiitakes and Beans Recipe

Name: Hijiki with Shiitakes and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 1 1/2 ounces hijiki (about 1 cup); 5 large or 10 small dried shiitake (black) mushrooms; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced chicken, shrimp, or shucked small clams (canned are fine if you can find good ones), optional; 2 medium or 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 cup cooked soybeans, flageolets, peas, or black-eyed peas; 1 cup Dashi or chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 162 or 160); 2 tablespoons mirin or 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste; Salt if necessary

Servings: persons

About 1 1/2 ounces hijiki (about 1 cup)
5 large or 10 small dried shiitake (black) mushrooms
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced chicken, shrimp, or shucked small clams (canned are fine if you can find good ones), optional
2 medium or 1 large carrot, shredded
1 cup cooked soybeans, flageolets, peas, or black-eyed peas
1 cup Dashi or chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 162 or 160)
2 tablespoons mirin or 1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste
Salt if necessary

1
Soak the hijiki in cold water to cover for about 10 minutes; soak the shiitakes in very hot water to cover for about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
3
Slice the shiitakes, discarding the tough stems but reserving the soaking liquid.
4
Put the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
5
If youre using chicken or shrimp, brown the pieces quickly in the oil, 2 or 3 minutes, stirring only once or twice.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon.
7
Drain the hijiki and put it in the skillet; stir once, then add the carrot and shiitakes.
8
Stir again; add the chicken, shrimp, or clams, along with the beans, the shiitake-soaking liquid, dashi, mirin, and soy sauce.
9
Stir, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot is tender, about 10 minutes.
10
Reduce the liquid further if necessarythe mixture should be stewy but not soupythen taste, add more soy sauce or salt if necessary, and serve.

415

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 1 1/2 ounces hijiki (about 1 cup), 5 large or 10 small dried shiitake (black) mushrooms, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup diced chicken, shrimp, or shucked small clams (canned are fine if you can find good ones), optional, and more.

Yes, Hijiki with Shiitakes and Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hijiki with Shiitakes and Beans

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