Banchan Seaweed Salad

Banchan Seaweed Salad is a refreshing and nutritious Korean dish featuring tender seaweed tossed in a tangy dressing. It's a perfect midnight snack that is light yet satisfying, packed with minerals and flavor.

Ingredients

• Dried seaweed (wakame) - 20 grams
• Cucumber - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 1, finely chopped
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 10 minutes until it rehydrates and expands.
2. Drain the seaweed and gently squeeze out excess water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the chopped seaweed, sliced cucumber, and julienned carrot to the bowl. Toss well to coat all ingredients in the dressing.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Adjust salt to taste.
6. Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iodine, which supports thyroid health.
• Low in calories, making it an ideal snack for weight management.

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