Kale with Hijiki

Another recipe from www.whfoods.com!  This easy-to-prepare recipe offers an exciting twist to kale with the flavor and amazing health benefits of the hijiki. It is a complement to just about any Asian-flavored meal.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Serves ~ 4

Ingredients:

1 lb kale

1 tablespoon dried hijiki (or arame if you prefer a milder flavor)

1 cup warm water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 medium cloves garlic, pressed

½ tablespoom minced fresh ginger

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt and white pepper to taste

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Rinse and soak hijiki (or arame) in the cup of warm water while preparing the rest of ingredients.
2. Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water.
3. While steam is building up, slice kale leaves into 1/2-inch slices, and cut again crosswise. Cut stems into 1/4-inch slices and let both leaves and stems sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health benefits.
4. Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its health benefits.
5. Place chopped kale in steamer and steam for no more than 5 minutes.
6. While kale is steaming, whisk together soy sauce, pressed garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
7. After squeezing excess water from the hijiki, add hijiki add to the dressing.
8. In a bowl, toss kale with the dressing and then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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