Seaweed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 ounce dried wakame seaweed (whole or cut)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Soak seaweed in warm water to cover, 5 minutes. Drain, rinse then squeeze out excess water. If wakame is uncut, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Stir together vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add the seaweed, scallions, carrots, and cilantro, tossing to combine well. Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds.