Chuka Wakame Salad
Unleash the vibrant flavors of the ocean with this Chuka Wakame Salad—a Japanese-inspired seaweed salad that's as healthy as it is delicious! Featuring tender, rehydrated wakame seaweed tossed in a tangy dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of sugar, this recipe balances savory and sweet notes beautifully. A touch of grated ginger adds warmth, while toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions provide texture and aroma. Customize with chili flakes for a spicy kick, and enjoy this quick and easy salad as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Perfect for Japanese cuisine lovers, this nutrient-rich salad comes together in just minutes and can be served chilled for a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried wakame seaweed
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons Chopped scallions
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Begin by placing the dried wakame seaweed in a large bowl.
Pour 4 cups of water over the dried wakame and let it soak for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes tender and expands.
Drain the wakame seaweed thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water. Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to pat it dry.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Place the drained wakame seaweed into a mixing bowl. Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine evenly.
Add in most of the toasted sesame seeds, saving some for garnish, and chopped scallions to the seaweed salad, and gently mix.
For a spicy kick, you can optionally add chili flakes to taste and mix well.
Transfer the chuka salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Garnish with the remaining sesame seeds and a small sprinkle of additional chopped scallions.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing Chuka Wakame Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3360 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
