Seaweed is consumed around the globe, and it's particularly known as an integral part of Japanese cuisine. But seaweed isn't ...

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Among those 50 specialties are packaged curry, yakitori, canned mackerel, “kinpira” burdock root and simmered “hijiki” seaweed. Emergency meal maker Onisi Foods Co. based in Tokyo’s ...

Remove from the heat, cover with a lid and set aside for 30 minutes. In two small bowls, soak the wakame and hijiki separately in boiling water for 5 minutes, until rehydrated, then drain.