Hijiki seaweed

Health benefits of hijiki include its ability to improve digestive system, lower cholesterol, boost energy levels, & strengthen bones. Learn more about hijiki nutrition.

Hijiki seaweed and carrots are classic combination in Japanese cooking. This marriage of earth and sea is salty, sweet, pleasantly crunchy, and highly nutritious. Here’s our version of this side dish, using some of the kumquats we’ve been buying at the farmers’ market, but lemon juice or rice vinegar works, too. The basic recipe can also be enhanced with other ingredients such as tofu, edamame, or burdock root, and served with soba noodles or rice to make a more complete meal.

Last week we went to one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in town and ordered seaweed salad. Since then, I’ve made several seaweed salads including one with wakame and today, it’s o…

Hijiki Seaweed is a common ingredient across many Japanese dishes. It is used in salads, as a furikake on top of rice, in dashis and broths, or as a seasoning, among others. Hijiki is rich in dietary fibre and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium. Farmers harvest the Hijiki in the spring between May and March during low tide. After collection, the seaweed is boiled and then dried in the open air. It can be milled as used as a powder or reconstituded.

Want to start incorporating seaweed into your diet but not sure where to start? Read about common varieties along with creative ways to use them in meals.

Do you know this black thing in the picture?? This may not be something that is familiar with some of you. This is called HIJIKI which is one of the most popular seaweed in Japan. I always have this dried hijiki seaweed in my pantry since they are packed with fiber, calcium and iron. It has a little bit of a sea-weedy smell but with my recipe, you won't taste that at all. More over, it's perfect for meal prep. I always make batch and mix it with sushi rice, top it on a cold noodle or put it…

Dark-brown *hijiki* seaweed grows wild along the coastlines of Japan.

A wonderful, comforting (and healthy!) side dish made of hijiki (seaweed), carrots, aburaage (fried tofu), and edamame. Enjoy it hot or chilled, both ways are delicious. Goes well with all the local and Japanese recipes on Onolicious Hawaii ^_^

I call it ‘salad’ but this is a simmered dish and usually served at room temperature. Hijiki Seaweed Salad can be made ahead of time and serve as a side. It is also a popular food included in a bento box.

Looking for a healthy and tasty Japanese side? This Hijiki Seaweed Salad is easy to make, packed with umami flavor, and full of nutrients!