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Japanese Hijiki - Dried Sea Vegetable (5 Pack)

£37.95
Size
30g
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Description

Hijiki is a distinctive jet-black sea vegetable that grows on the ocean floor in long thin strands. It is most widely popular as an ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It is naturally rich in flavour with a delicate texture. Its colour contrasts beautifully with other vibrant ingredients and works wonderfully well when combined with grains and other vegetables.
Ingredients

Dried Hijiki sea vegetable (Hijikia fusiforme)
Nutritional Info

  • Low Fat
  • Saturated Fat Free
  • Sugar Free
  • Low Salt
  • High in Fibre
  • Source of Protein

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Typical values soaked, drained and cooked g per 100g
Energy kCal: 15 kcal
Protein: 0.5 g
Carbohydrate: 1 g
of which sugars: 0.1 g
Fat: 1 g
of which saturates: 0.1 g
Fibre: 6.3 g
Salt: 0.18 g
Energy kJ: 59 kJ

Due to the nature of this product, this pack may contain a trace amount of fish, molluscs and/or crustaceans.

Guidance from food safety authorities suggests limiting consumption of Hijiki to 5g dry weight per week. Sea vegs are naturally rich in iodine. People sensitive to the effects of iodine are advised to seek medical advice before consuming this product.
How to Use

To prepare, first wash then soak in cool water for 30 minutes (note it will triple in size).
Drain, rinse, then cook in water for 20 minutes with your choice of seasonings such as
soya sauce. Add to stir-fries, soups, salads, tofu and tempeh dishes.
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Hijiki is a distinctive jet-black sea vegetable that grows on the ocean floor in long thin strands. It is most widely popular as an ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It is naturally rich in flavour with a delicate texture. Its colour contrasts beautifully with other vibrant ingredients and works wonderfully well when combined with grains and other vegetables.

 

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Kate Turner
Delicious and Nutritious

Easy to prepare and a little goes a long way. Fabulous in soups and stews, wonderful in an Asian style broth with shiitake mushrooms and other veg. Would recommend as an interesting addition to the diet which will also benefit the microbiome.