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Lettuce with Salted Kelp (Shiokombu Ae) finished dish
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Whole Lettuce Salad with Salted Kelp Dressing

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This legendary recipe with over 1000 reviews is absolutely delicious! You'll devour a whole lettuce with this irresistible salted kelp aroma. It's simply amazing! ♪

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Lettuce1 head
  • ★Sesame oil2 tbsp
  • ★Salted kelp (shiokombu)20g approx.
  • ★White sesame seeds2 tbsp
Allergens
sesame

Directions

15 min
  1. 1

    Remove the core from 1 head of lettuce, rinse with water if needed, and gently separate the leaves.

  2. 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Place the lettuce in the boiling water and blanch briefly until water returns to a boil, then remove.

  4. 4

    Cool under running water, then squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine ★2 tbsp sesame oil, ★20g approx. salted kelp, and ★white sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Add the squeezed lettuce to the bowl and toss well until the flavors are evenly absorbed.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a serving dish.

Tips

Keep the blanching time short to preserve the lettuce's crunch. Squeezing out excess water thoroughly helps the flavors infuse better.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories120 kcal
  • Protein3.5 g
  • Fat9 g
  • Carbs8 g
  • Sodium1.8 g