Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad) Recipe

Name: Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hijiki seaweed (2 ounces); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dashi powder (see Note), dissolved in 1/2 cup of hot water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 carrots, cut into 3-inch matchsticks; 1 cup thinly sliced fried tofu, about 1 ounce (see Note); 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup dried hijiki seaweed (2 ounces)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dashi powder (see Note), dissolved in 1/2 cup of hot water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 carrots, cut into 3-inch matchsticks
1 cup thinly sliced fried tofu, about 1 ounce (see Note)
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Black sesame seeds, for garnish

1
In a bowl, cover the hijiki with warm water and let stand for 1 hour.
2
Drain, pressing out any excess water.
3
In a small bowl, combine the soy, mirin, sugar and dissolved dashi.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan.
5
Add the carrots and fried tofu and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
6
Stir in the hijiki.
7
Add the soy mixture and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
8
Transfer the hijiki salad to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour.
9
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sesame oil.
10
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
11
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

148

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried hijiki seaweed (2 ounces), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad) 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.

Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad)

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