Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup hijiki
3 cups carrots, grated
2 cups purple cabbage, grated
2 tablespoons ginger, grated
4 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Directions:
1. Soak hijiki in water for 30 minutes, then rinse.
2. Place carrots, cabbage and ginger in a large bowl.
3. Add hijiki, vinegar and sesame oil. Mix well.
4. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving so flavors blend.

Notes:
• Add a dash or two of your favorite spice: curry, cardamom or coriander.
• Garnish with scallions, parsley, sesame seeds or a wedge of lemon.