Hijiki

Sea Vegetable

Hijiki

Hijiki is a dark brown branched seaweed (Sargassum fusiforme) sold dried and reconstituted for Japanese simmered side dishes with soy, sugar, and vegetables. It has a firm, slightly crunchy bite and strong mineral, oceanic flavour. Always rehydrate and cook thoroughly. Food-safety guidance on inorganic arsenic varies by market—follow local advice on frequency of consumption.

Also known as: Hijiki, Tot, Yangqicai

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Characteristics

Preparations

BoiledDriedFlakeFreshFrozenPickledPowderRoastedSalad CutSheetSoakedSteamedStripToastedWhole

Provenance

Fair TradeHand HarvestedOrganicSeasonalSingle OriginSustainableWild Harvested

Sources

AquacultureOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

BrinyEarthyFirmMarineMineralOceanicSavouryStrong

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 33.8

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.52 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 847 mg
  • Salt 2.56 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 5.65 g
  • Dietary Fibre 4.03 g
  • Total Sugars 0.54 g
  • Complex / starch 0.51 g
  • Protein 3.87 g
  • Water 74.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Sea vegetables bring iodine, minerals, and saltiness with modest calories when rehydrated.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Hijiki.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

JP

Japanese coastal diets included hijiki among foraged brown seaweeds.

JP

Edo-period home cookery fixed hijiki no nimono as a classic vegetable side.

JP

Commercial drying expanded hijiki beyond local coastal villages.

Global Japanese groceries stocked dried hijiki while regulators issued intake guidance in some countries.

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