Spicy and Tangy Seasoned Laver Salad
Spicy and Tangy Seasoned Laver Salad
Quick and Easy Seaweed Salad Recipe to Awaken Your Appetite
This seasoned laver (paramium) salad is packed with the fresh essence of the sea and abundant nutrients. Its delightfully sweet, sour, and spicy flavor profile makes it a perfect accompaniment to any meal! Seaweed is rich in dietary fiber, promoting satiety and stimulating bowel movements, making it an excellent choice for improving digestion and supporting weight management. It’s also packed with iron and folic acid, beneficial for combating anemia, and contains calcium and protein that contribute to strong bone health. Did you know it has twice the protein of beef? Let’s get started on making this delicious and nutritious seasoned seaweed salad that you can whip up in no time! ^^
Main Ingredients- 3 cups laver (paramium)
- A little bit of radish
- A little bit of carrot
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 2.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 2.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the fresh laver under running water as if you were washing laundry. If not washed sufficiently, the inherent saltiness and fishy sea odor of the laver will remain, affecting the taste, so thorough washing is crucial.
Step 2
After washing, gently squeeze out excess water from the laver with your hands. Then, to prevent clumping, roughly chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Thinly julienne the radish and carrot into approximately 3mm thick strips. Using a generous amount of radish will provide a crisp and refreshing texture, while carrots add a beautiful color and enhance the overall mouthfeel.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 2.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes, and 1 Tbsp plum extract. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a well-mixed seasoning.
Step 5
Once the sugar has dissolved into the seasoning mixture, add the prepared laver, julienned radish, and carrots to the bowl.
Step 6
Gently toss and mix everything with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the laver and vegetables. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the laver mushy.
Step 7
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and flavor, and mix lightly one more time to complete the delicious seasoned laver salad.
Step 8
Transfer the finished seasoned laver salad to a nice serving dish. Its addictive sweet, sour, and salty taste will make it disappear from the table in no time – the perfect side dish to awaken your appetite! Everyone at the table will surely enjoy it. ^^
