Hiziki Salad Over Watercress, With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Hiziki Salad Over Watercress, With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 C cup hiziki; 4 C warm water; 1 T olive oil, plus additional for drizzling; 1 scallion, trimmed, white and pale green parts separated and thinly sliced; 2 T maple syrup; 2 T rice vinegar; 1 T soy sauce; 1/2 t toasted sesame oil; 1 t finely grated, peeled fresh ginger; 1 star anise (optional); 1/8 t cayenne pepper (optional); 2 T sesame seeds, lightly toasted; 1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded; juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1/2 C cup hiziki
4 C warm water
1 T olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 scallion, trimmed, white and pale green parts separated and thinly sliced
2 T maple syrup
2 T rice vinegar
1 T soy sauce
1/2 t toasted sesame oil
1 t finely grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 star anise (optional)
1/8 t cayenne pepper (optional)
2 T sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded
juice of 1/2 lemon

1
1. Soak hiziki in 3 C of the water until plumped, about 30-60 minuets.
2
2. Drain, rinse well and allow to drain well.
3
3. Over medium heat, warm oil in a skillet. add hiziki and scallion whites. Stir occasionally until the hiziki smells nutty and toasted (about 5 minutes).
4
4. Add maple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and remaining 1 C water (plus star anise and cayenne if desired) and bring to a boil.
5
5. Reduce heat and simmer to evaporate most of the liquid and soften the hiziki, about 20 minutes.
6
6. Transfer the salad to a bowl and chill (at least 30 minutes).
7
7. Just before serving, toss the salad with sesame seeds, and scallion greens.
8
8. In a separate bowl, toss watercress with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
9
9. Plate by mounding hiziki salad over a nest of the watercress. Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 C cup hiziki, 4 C warm water, 1 T olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, 1 scallion, trimmed, white and pale green parts separated and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Hiziki Salad Over Watercress, With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hiziki Salad Over Watercress, With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions