Baek Jong-won Style Acorn Jelly Salad: Chewy Texture with a Sweet and Spicy Dressing!
The Best When You Have No Appetite! Baek Jong-won’s Simple Acorn Jelly Salad Recipe
This Baek Jong-won style acorn jelly salad, featuring chewy acorn jelly with crisp vegetables, is a simple yet guaranteed-to-be-delicious side dish or accompaniment to drinks. The sweet, sour, and spicy dressing soaks perfectly into the jelly, making it hard to stop eating. We’re sharing a recipe that’s perfect for enjoying anytime, not just on special occasions.
Main Ingredients- 250g Acorn Jelly (Dotori Muk)
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/2 Cucumber
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash half of the cucumber, remove the seeds, and slice it into 0.5cm thick half-moons. This will add a refreshing crunch.
Step 2
Peel the 1/4 onion and slice it thinly into julienne strips. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onion in cold water for a few minutes and then drain thoroughly before using.
Step 3
Cut the 250g acorn jelly into bite-sized pieces. Typically, it’s cut into long strips about 1.5cm thick, but you can also dice it or cut it thinner according to your preference. Be careful not to break the jelly while cutting.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 0.5 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix them thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. It’s important to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed and not clumped.
Step 5
In a large bowl, add the sliced onion and cucumber. Pour about 2/3 of the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Marinating the vegetables first with the dressing will enhance their flavor.
Step 6
Once the vegetables and dressing are partially mixed, add the sliced acorn jelly. The key here is to handle the jelly gently so it doesn’t break apart. Use a spatula or your hands to lightly mix the jelly with the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
When the jelly and vegetables are well combined with the dressing, it’s ready! Adjust the seasoning with the remaining dressing to your taste. Enjoy this healthy and delicious meal made with simple ingredients in Baek Jong-won’s style. It’s perfect as a side dish for rice or a refreshing accompaniment to makgeolli!
