Green Bell Pepper Dressed Shiso kombu

Piman no shiso koｍbu ae（ピーマンのしそ昆布和え）

What kind of dish is piman no shiso koｍbu ae??

This is a very healthy side dish recipe. Thinly sliced piman (=green pepper,bell pepper) mixed with shiso kelp(shiso kombu).

It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, but it’s so delicious that you won’t be able to stop eating it.

Shiso kelp has a good balance of umami from kelp, flavor from soy sauce, sweetness from sugar, and saltiness. The most popular ways to eat shiso kelp are in rice balls and ochazuke. (Ochazuke is a Japanese dish comprised of rice with tea or stock poured over it.)

However, if you use it for seasoning such as stir-fried dishes, boiled dishes, and salads, you can easily create delicious dishes.

Kelp is called “kombu” in Japanese and has a similar sound to “yorokobu” which means happiness in Japanese. Therefore, it has been handed down as a lucky charm to wish for happiness.

*There is a similar product called salt kelp(=shio kombu), which is also delicious if you use it.

Both Shio Konbu and Shiso Konbu are made by boiling konbu in soy sauce.

Generally, Shio Konbu is semi-dry and then coated with salt powder. In contrast, Shiso Konbu uses shisonomi (flowers) for flavoring and is often finished in a wet state.

Glutamic acid, which is abundant in konbu, is called an “umami component” and is the source of its deliciousness. Its strong flavor goes well with light ingredients.

NUTRITION FACT : Green Bell Pepper Dressed Shiso kombu

73 kcal Protein 2.3g Fat 3.8g Salt Equivalent 1.0g

INGREDIENTS for Healthy Salad Recipe : Green Bell Pepper Dressed Shiso kombu

• green pepper 70g
• dashi stock granules 1g
• sesame oil 1g
• shiso kelp 10g
• white sesame 5g

The strength of the flavor will vary depending on the shiso kombu used, so add more soy sauce as needed.

How to make Green Bell Pepper Dressed Shiso kombu

1. Slice the green peppers into 2 mm thick slices. If you cut it perpendicular to the fiber, the bitterness will be softened, making it easier for children to eat.
2. Put it in a heat-resistant container and heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Remove the heat and squeeze out the water.
4. Toss dashi stock granules, sesame oil, shiso kelp, white sesame seeds, green peppers.

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