Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hijiki seaweed (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dashi powder (see Note), dissolved in 1/2 cup of hot water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 carrots, cut into 3-inch matchsticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced fried tofu, about 1 ounce (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, cover the hijiki with warm water and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, pressing out any excess water. In a small bowl, combine the soy, mirin, sugar and dissolved dashi.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan. Add the carrots and fried tofu and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the hijiki. Add the soy mixture and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the hijiki salad to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sesame oil. Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Worms in Dirt (Hijiki Salad) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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