Wakame Salad

A refreshing and nutritious Japanese dish made with wakame seaweed, which is known for its health benefits. The salad features tender and slightly crunchy seaweed strands dressed in a tangy and umami-flavored dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried wakame seaweed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions

Instructions:

1. Place the dried wakame seaweed in a bowl and cover it with cold water. Let it soak for about 5 minutes or until it becomes soft and rehydrated. Drain the seaweed and rinse it under cold water.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sugar or honey until well combined. This will be the dressing for the salad.
3. In a larger bowl, combine the rehydrated wakame seaweed, sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve the Wakame Salad chilled as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. You can garnish it with additional sesame seeds and scallions if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Wakame Salad, packed with the goodness of seaweed and delicious flavors!