Recipe for Goma Wakame

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Goma Wakame is excellent served as an appetizer or side dish for Japanese dishes. Rich in antioxidants and fiber, it is the perfect snack for your health. One cup contains about 140 calories

Ingredients

• 25 g of dehydrated Wakame
• 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar; you can replace with stevia / splenda or honey
• 1 - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (replace with tamari if you prefer gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon 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

1. Put the seaweed on the sieve and rinse under running water to remove excess salt.
2. After rinsing, put the seaweed in a bowl, add warm water up to the level slightly above the seaweed and let it soak for about 10 minutes - it should become more swollen and shiny. Then drain and cut the seaweed into smaller pieces.
3. Mix the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the seaweed and mix well.
4. Let the ingredients mix for about half an hour.
5. Before serving, sprinkle over the toasted sesame seeds, ginger and chopped garlic to taste.