Dried Hijiki Seaweed

What is dried Hijiki seaweed?  This brown sea vegetable is known as hijiki, and it may be found growing wild along the rocky beaches of China, Japan, and Korea. Hijiki is often used as a topping for a variety of Japanese meals, including sushi, soup, and spring rolls. It is also extremely high in fiber, has a taste that is rich and bittersweet, and has a texture that is firm and al dente after it has been soaked. Before using hijiki, let it soak in cold water for a period of thirty minutes. How do I use dried Hijiki seaweed? If you soak dried wakame in warm water until it swells, you will have the foundation for a classic Japanese seaweed salad, the sort that is often offered at sushi restaurants. A typical salad may also be topped with seaweed pieces that have been ground into a powder, or you can use seaweed pieces that have been dried out as an alternative to salt. Dried Hijiki Seaweed Benefits: Hijiki is a kind of seaweed that is an excellent source of magnesium, calcium, iron, a