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Prefecture: Tokyo
Producer: Maruai Foods 
Ingredients:  Hijiki (domestic), carrot (domestic), soybeans (domestic), konnyaku (domestic), soy sauce, sugar, fermented rice seasoning, fried tofu (domestic), rice syrup, sesame oil, plum vinegar, calcium hydroxide (konnyaku coagulant), tofu coagulant (magnesium hydroxide) (contains wheat, soybeans, and sesame) Vegan, Dairy-free
Size: 80g 
Storage: Refrigerate after opening and use as soon as possible.

Hijiki, a brown seaweed that grows on rocky shorelines in East Asia, has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. Its earthy almost mushroom-like flavor and pleasantly chewy bite shine in this nimono (simmered dish). Domestically harvested soybeans and carrots add crunch and color while thin ribbons of aburaage (fried tofu) impart a subtle soy flavor. Aburaage and konnyaku (or konjac, a jelly-like food made from yams) add textural intrigue and act as flavor sponges, soaking up the sweet and salty sauce and carrying the flavors throughout the dish.

Maruai Foods believes food is the starting point for nurturing the body and mind and is proud to offer additive-free products made with domestically grown goods. The company believes that sometimes simple is best and food does not have to be flashy or glamorous to bring a smile to your face. With a wide selection of ready-to-eat side dishes and pickles, Maruai Foods hopes to make meals memorable and convey the wonders of Japan with each delicious bite.

Suggested uses:  This simmered hijiki is the perfect side dish for sit-down meals and bento boxes alike! It can also be stirred into rice to make maze gohan (mixed rice) and onigiri (rice ball) or used as a topping for soba noodles.