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Japanese style 

Thick Seaweed soup

“LONG” HIJIKI Seaweed

About 10% of hijiki currently sold in Japan is domestic hijiki harvested 100% naturally in Japan and not farmed. Chiba prefecture ranks second in hijiki production, and while it is common in other regions for freshly harvested hijiki to be dried first, boiled to soften and dried again for packaging, Chiba prefecture’s hijiki undergoes a traditional process where raw hijiki is boiled first then dried. This process results in a thick but soft “naga (long) hijiki” with a distinct, crisp texture as well as a unique umami flavor and aroma. It is a rare natural product because only 20% of a hijiki plant can be harvested as naga hijiki.

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Naga hijiki:

also known as “hijiki stems”. It is the stem portion of a hijiki plant.

Me-hijiki:

small buds of hijiki. Roughly 80% of a hijiki plant is me-hijiki.

Preparation:

     
1: Soak hijiki in a pot of water over a high flame.
     
2: Cover the pot with a lid, when it starts to boil, reduce the
     heat and skim off the foam.
     
3: Check the softness after 1-2 minutes, boil till it's tender.
     
4: Take hijiki out of the pot and rinse lightly, then it's done.

How to store:

store at room temperatures in a dry cool area, away from a direct sun light.

/     Importer :  KC CENTRAL TRADING CO., LTD.

Payment & Delivery

         
  • COD（collect on delivery）or Credit Card.
     
  • Your order will be delivered within about 2 weeks to 3 months from the order date.

Manufacturer :  YAMASU JAPAN INC.

* Sales Agent:   Nori Shimizu（清水 紀之）

It is a sumptuous seaweed soup prepared using a plentiful of gagome kelp and seaweed roots that are gaining popularity today in Japan for their health benefit. They are mixed with seaweeds and green onions in a perfect harmony, and a distinct, crisp texture of the seaweeds and the viscous broth make a great companion for any type of meal. The viscosity of the soup is said to be beneficial for health and contains water-soluble dietary fiber such as fucoidan, alginate and laminarin.