Baked Seaweed Salad

Baked Seaweed Salad is a delightful fusion dish that marries the umami flavors of seaweed with a crunchy, cheesy topping. This low-carb dish offers a unique twist on traditional salad that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Dried seaweed (wakame) - 30g
• Cream cheese - 100g
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Grated parmesan cheese - 30g
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Soak the dried seaweed in warm water for about 10 minutes until it rehydrates and softens.
3. Drain the seaweed and squeeze out excess water. Chop it into small pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
4. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to the bowl with the seaweed. Mix well until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped green onions and half of the grated parmesan cheese.
6. Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Top with the remaining parmesan cheese and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iodine and antioxidants.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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