Chewy Acorn Jelly Salad with Golden Sauce
How to Make Delicious Acorn Jelly Salad with a Secret Golden Sauce
Acorn jelly, a delicacy once enjoyed by royalty during times of war, is packed with moisture, offering a satisfying fullness while being low in calories, making it an excellent choice for a diet. Let’s learn how to make a delicious acorn jelly salad that’s both flavorful and nutritious using our secret golden sauce.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 block Acorn Jelly (Dotorimuk)
- 1/2 Cucumber
- 1 Red Chili Pepper
- 1/6 Carrot
- 3 Lettuce leaves
Golden Sauce (Tablespoon Measurement)- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the acorn jelly. Slice it into pieces about 0.5 cm thick. Aim for a thickness that is neither too thick nor too thin, ensuring a pleasant chewiness and allowing the sauce to penetrate well.
Step 2
Let’s prepare the vegetables to mix in. Slice the carrot and cucumber into half-moon shapes or thin juliennes. Finely chop the red chili pepper for color, and tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the golden sauce that is the key to a delicious acorn jelly salad. In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp plum extract, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix thoroughly with a spoon. The balance of these ingredients is crucial for the best flavor, so be sure to follow the measurements!
Step 4
Place all the prepared vegetables into a large bowl. Add half of the golden sauce and gently toss to lightly coat the vegetables. It’s important to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Step 5
Once the vegetables are lightly dressed with the sauce, add the sliced acorn jelly. Now, pour in the remaining sauce. Carefully mix everything together with your fingertips, being gentle to avoid breaking the acorn jelly. Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Your delicious acorn jelly salad is now complete!
Step 6
Behold the perfectly made acorn jelly salad, looking so appetizing! The delightful chewiness of the acorn jelly, the crispness of the vegetables, and the savory, tangy sauce create an irresistible combination.
