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Enjoy this flavorful Japanese-style Hijiki Seaweed Salad. This warm salad combines the earthy taste of hijiki, the sweetness of roasted kabocha, and the crunch of lotus root, all tossed in a savory soy dressing.

Looking for simple seaweed recipes? Try my Wakame Miso Soup, Kombu Onigiri Rice Balls, or Simmered Hijiki Seaweed Salad!

Lotus root and Kabocha salad with seasoned Hijiki

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This warm hijiki seaweed salad is packed with nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your diet.
Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and simple steps.
The combination of hijiki seaweed and roasted vegetables creates a delightful mix of textures.

Hijiki

Hijiki is a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine. This brown seaweed grows on rocky coastlines and is well known for its rich nutrient profile, which includes high dietary fiber and essential minerals. Dried hijiki seaweed is the most common form, and it is rehydrated before being used in salads or simmered dishes.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Hijiki Seaweed Salad:

A colorful salad with lotus root, pumpkin and hijiki(Japanese seaweed)

Hijiki Seaweed: Look for dried hijiki seaweed at Japanese grocery stores or Asian markets.
Kabocha and Lotus Root: These are the main vegetables in the recipe. For variety, you can also use carrots, mushrooms, green beans, or bell peppers.
Soy sauce and Sugar: This recipe uses a simple blend of soy sauce and sugar for a classic, savory-sweet taste.

How To Make Hijiki Seaweed Salad: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Soak dried hijiki, slice kabocha, and lotus root.

Step 2

Arrange the vegetables on a baking tray and roast them in the oven.

Step 3

Cook hijiki seaweed with soy sauce and sugar.

Step 4

Combine the hijiki seaweed and roasted vegetables.

Serve and enjoy this flavorful and delicious hijiki salad! The taste will be even better the next day as the vegetables soak up the seasoning.

Variations

This recipe uses a simple seasoning of sugar and soy sauce for the hijiki, but you can easily switch it up for more flavor variations. Here are some ideas!

Mayonnaise and soy sauce
Miso, honey, and soy milk (or any milk of your choice)
Mentsuyu (noodle soup base)

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