seaweed salad

By á-145370

Ingredients

• 3/4 ounce dried wakame seaweed (whole or cut)
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 ⁄4 cup shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Soak seaweed in warm water to cover, 5 minutes. Drain, rinse then squeeze out excess water. If wakame is uncut, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Stir together vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add the seaweed, scallions, carrots, and cilantro, tossing to combine well. Sprinkle salad with