Kelp and Black Fungus Salad

This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 5 pieces of dried kelp knots
• 1 large dried black fungus, about the size of palm
• 1 large red chilli, stemmed and sliced (If you like it spicy toss some chilli seeds into the salad!)
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted white and black sesame seeds

 Directions:

1. Place dried kelp knots and black fungus in a large bowl, covered with water, sit soak till soft.   About 1 hour.  Drain and clean to remove any dirt.
2. Slice the kelp and mushroom, thinly or widely, according to your preference.  Blanch them in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and soy sauce.
4. Drizzle over the warm kelp and mushroom, add chilli, sesame seeds and toss well.
5. Leave in fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
6. To serve, drain away excess salad dressing, and sprinkle more sesame seeds for garnishing.

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