Gillyweed Salad | Harry Potter Inspired Recipes
This gillyweed salad combines fresh calamari, cucumber, and seaweed with a tangy sesame dressing for a Harry Potter-inspired appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber (seedless cucumber)
- 1 cup prepared seaweed salad (usually found by the sushi stand in your grocery)
- 16 oz calamari rings & tentacles
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds + more for topping
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a wok over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the calamari rings and tentacles. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes, until tender and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of black sesame seeds.
- In a larger bowl, fold together the seaweed salad and spiralized cucumber. Pour the dressing over the seaweed and cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat the mix evenly.
- After the calamari has cooled, sprinkle it on top of the cucumber mixture. Garnish with additional black sesame seeds, as desired. Chill for one hour.
- Serve to a witch or wizard in need of a magical dish to transform them into a human-fish hybrid (or enjoy chilled, as a Muggle).
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