Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

Pain de campagne

sliced

1 tsp

Black sesame seed paste

0.5 tsp

Blended miso

1 tsp

Maple syrup

1 tsp

Olive oil

2 g

Dried hijiki seaweed

soaked

1 dash

Soy sauce

1 dash

Krazy Salt

1 unit

Romaine lettuce

1 slice

Tomato

1 slice

Cucumber

1 slice

Avocado

Step 1
~3 min

Soak the dried hijiki seaweed in plenty of water for 15-20 minutes to rehydrate.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse the soaked hijiki seaweed under hot water.

Step 3
~3 min

Season the warm hijiki seaweed with soy sauce and Krazy Salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Prepare the black sesame miso paste by mixing black sesame seed paste, blended miso, maple syrup (or honey), and olive oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Slice the pain de campagne or bread of your choice.

Step 6
~3 min

Slice the tomato, cucumber, and avocado.

Step 7
~3 min

Spread the black sesame miso paste evenly over both slices of bread.

Step 8
~3 min

Add 1-2 tablespoons of the seasoned hijiki seaweed over one slice of bread.

Step 9
~3 min

Layer the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and avocado slices on top of the hijiki seaweed.

Step 10
~3 min

Top with the other slice of bread to complete the sandwich.

Step 11
~3 min

Optionally, add kinako powder for additional flavor.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the bread for a crispier sandwich.

Add sprouts for extra nutrients.

Adjust the amount of miso paste to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The black sesame miso paste can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of miso soup.

Serve with a small salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Hijiki seaweed is a staple in Japanese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Healthy Eating

Popularity Score

70/100

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