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Goma Wakame is excellent served as an appetizer or side dish for Japanese meals. Rich in antioxidants and fiber, it is the perfect snack for your health. One cup contains about 140 calories.
Ingredients
- 25 g of dried Wakame
- 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar; you can substitute with stevia / splenda or honey
- 1 - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (substitute with tamari if you prefer gluten-free)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic (optional)
Procedure
- Place the seaweed in a sieve and rinse under running water to remove excess salt.
- After rinsing, put the seaweed in a bowl, add warm water just above the seaweed level, and soak for about 10 minutes – it should become plumper and shinier. Then drain and cut the seaweed into smaller pieces.
- Mix the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the seaweed and mix well.
- Let the ingredients blend for about half an hour.
- Before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, ginger, and chopped garlic to taste on top.
