Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yields: 4 people

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hijiki

• 3 cups carrots, grated

• 2 cups purple cabbage, grated

• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated

• 4 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar

• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

 

Directions:

1. Soak hijiki in water for 30 minutes, then rinse.

2. Place carrots, cabbage and ginger in a large bowl.

3. Add hijiki, vinegar and sesame oil. Mix well.

4. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving so flavors blend.

 

Notes:

• Add a dash or two of your favorite spice: curry, cardamom or coriander.

• Garnish with scallions, parsley, sesame seeds or a wedge of lemon.