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Vegan Garlic Sesame

Vegan Garlic Sesame Delight: Quick & Tasty Japanese Side Dish

Experience the umami-rich Vegan Garlic Sesame with delightful flavors in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wakame
  • 1 cup Dried Wakame Seaweed Strips
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Can substitute with canola or grapeseed oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Sake
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground White or Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Essential for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Garlic Sesame Wakame
  1. Soak dried wakame strips in water for 5 minutes until they’re fully rehydrated. Rinse afterward to remove any excess saltiness for a balanced flavor.
  2. Cut the soaked wakame into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add neutral oil and minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cut wakame, giving it a quick toss for about 30 seconds.
  5. Mix in soy sauce, sake, mirin, sea salt, and pepper. Sauté for approximately 1 minute until the alcohol cooks off.
  6. Integrate toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds; give it a good stir.
  7. Serve immediately or allow it to cool down before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain freshness and texture.

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