Chewy and Refreshing! Super Simple Acorn Jelly Salad Recipe (No Stove Needed)
Perfect for a Unique Side Dish! 5-Minute Acorn Jelly Salad Ready Without the Stove
The best when you have a dull appetite! Enjoy this sweet, sour, and spicy acorn jelly salad, where chewy acorn jelly meets crisp vegetables. This recipe is so easy and simple, even students living alone or beginner cooks can succeed.
Main Ingredients- 1 Acorn Jelly (Dotori Muk)
- 1 Cucumber
- 1/2 Onion
- 4 Lettuce Leaves
Special Dressing- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently rinse the acorn jelly (1 piece) under running water. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5cm thick and long). If the jelly is too cold, it can be difficult to cut, so letting it sit at room temperature for a bit will make slicing easier.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber, remove the ends, and slice it lengthwise into strips similar in thickness and length to the acorn jelly. Peel the onion (1/2) and thinly slice it into shreds. Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly under running water, pat them dry, and tear them into bite-sized pieces by hand.
Step 3
If you prefer less spiciness or want to reduce the pungent flavor of the onion, soak the shredded onion in cold water for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water. This step will make the onions extra crisp.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp vinegar for a tangy kick, 4 Tbsp gochugaru for mild heat, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic for aroma. Mix everything well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stirring thoroughly to dissolve the sugar is key.
Step 5
Add the sliced cucumber, onion, and lettuce to the prepared dressing. Gently toss to coat the vegetables and let the flavors meld for a moment. Finally, add the cut acorn jelly, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor, and 1.5 Tbsp sesame oil. Lightly mix everything together until well combined to complete your delicious acorn jelly salad! It’s tasty right away, but chilling it in the refrigerator for a short while will make it even more refreshing and delicious.
