Hijiki no nimono
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Hijiki no nimono

30m
Prépa
15m
Cuisson
4
Portions
Facile
Difficulté

Algue hijiki mijotée avec carotte, tofu frit et edamame dans un bouillon sucré au soja.

#japanese#seaweed#hijiki#side-dish#bento#simmered#healthy

Portions

4portions

Ingrédients

Nutrition

calories130
protein6g
carbs13g
fat6g
fiber5g

Par portion

Étapes

Soak the hijiki

Soak the hijiki

Put the dried hijiki in a bowl and cover with plenty of water. Let it soak for 20-25 minutes until it swells and softens, then rinse well and drain.

  • 20 g dried hijiki
  • 1 liter water

✅ C'est prêt quand : the hijiki has softened and roughly doubled in size

⏱25:00
Prepare the tofu

Prepare the tofu

Pour the boiling water over the aburaage in a bowl to remove excess oil. Squeeze it firmly with your hands until mostly dry, then cut into thin strips.

  • 1 aburaage
  • 500 ml boiling water

✅ C'est prêt quand : the tofu feels dry to the touch and is cut into thin strips

Stir-fry

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Simmer

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Serve

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History & Culture

The Story Behind the Dish

📍 All over Japan📅 Ancient🥕 JP

Seaweed has been eaten in Japan for over a thousand years, and hijiki has long been prized for its minerals and fibre. Hijiki no nimono is a classic okazu (side dish) that appears in home meals, bento boxes and the side counters of Japanese delis.

Like many simmered dishes, it tastes even better the next day.

⭐ Why It's Famous

Sweet, savoury and full of texture, it's a nutritious side that's easy to make in advance.

💡 Fun Fact

Some health agencies outside Japan advise eating hijiki only occasionally because of its natural arsenic content; soaking and rinsing, as in this recipe, reduces it.

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All over Japan

35.68°N, 139.65°E