Sweet & Sour Acorn Jelly Salad Recipe
A Refreshing Acorn Jelly Salad: Simple & Delicious!
Made a big batch of homemade acorn jelly and have leftovers after enjoying it in jelly soup or with seasoned soy sauce? If you’re looking for a change, today I’m sharing a recipe for a delightful sweet and sour acorn jelly salad, perfectly paired with crisp, fresh vegetables. It’s easy to make and makes for a wonderful side dish or light meal!
Main Ingredients- Acorn jelly about 320g
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 onion
- 1/3 carrot
Dressing Ingredients- 5 Tbsp seasoned soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 5 Tbsp seasoned soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the acorn jelly thoroughly under running water. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5cm thick squares or strips) along with the prepared vegetables (cucumber, onion, carrot). You can julienne or thinly slice the vegetables according to your preference. It’s important to cut the acorn jelly to a moderate thickness, as cutting it too thin can make it crumble easily.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: 5 Tbsp seasoned soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Whisk well with chopsticks or a small whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Feel free to adjust the dressing proportions to your personal taste.
Step 3
Pour the dressing into a large bowl. Add the sliced cucumber, onion, and carrot first, and gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing. Mixing the vegetables first helps prevent the acorn jelly from breaking apart.
Step 4
Once the vegetables are somewhat mixed with the dressing, add the prepared acorn jelly. Gently toss the mixture using two chopsticks, being careful not to mash the jelly. The key is to mix delicately without applying too much pressure to keep the acorn jelly intact.
Step 5
Finally, crush 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds by rubbing them between your palms to enhance their nutty aroma. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of perilla oil (or sesame oil) over the salad and toss gently one more time to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. This final toss will bring all the flavors together.
Step 6
Transfer the finished sweet and sour acorn jelly salad to a serving plate. The combination of the crisp vegetables and the chewy acorn jelly creates a wonderful side dish or a refreshing meal. It’s delicious served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for a cool, delightful treat.
