Carrots with Hijiki (or Arame)
Sea vegetables are among the most nutritious plants on earth, and hijiki and arame are two very likable ones, especially in this Japanese dish. From Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, by Deborah Madison. Serves 2 to 4.
  • 2 C. Dried Hijiki or Arame
  • 3 locally grown carrots, julienned
  • 2 T. dark sesame oil
  • 2 T. slivered ginger
  • organic soy sauce, or tamari, to taste
  • salt
  • toasted sesame seeds
Cover the hijiki with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain, then put it ina saucepan with fresh water to cover and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Bringto a boil, simmer for 15 minutes, then drain again. If using arame, soak for 3 minutes, then drain without par boiling.

Heat the oil in a wide skillet over high heat. Add the ginger and carrots and stir-fry until the carrots begins to color around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add the seaweed and cook 5 minutes more, tossing frequently. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and let it cool off. Taste and season withsalt and/or soy sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

 
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