Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you’re going to eat this salad within a few hours of making it.
Ingredients
- dried seaweed
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- mirin (or sugar).
Preparation
- Rinse dried seaweed (a mixture is best), then soak it in at least 10 times its volume of water until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain, and gently squeeze to remove excess water. Pick through the seaweed, discard any hard bits (there might not be any) and roughly chop it with scissors if the pieces are large. Toss with sesame oil, soy sauce and mirin (or sugar).
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you like.
10 minutes
Dining and Cooking