Tender and Spicy-Sweet! Super Easy Acorn Jelly Salad Recipe
Make it Like a Pro at Home! Delicious Acorn Jelly Salad, Super Simple Golden Recipe
Perfect for when you have a low appetite! This acorn jelly salad, featuring chewy acorn jelly and crisp vegetables, is a textural and flavorful delight. Make it easily and quickly at home. It’s a fantastic side dish and also makes a superb appetizer or snack. We’ll share detailed tips even beginners can follow for success!
Main Ingredients- 200g Acorn Jelly (any type works!)
- 3 Cheongyang Peppers (adjust spiciness to your liking)
- 1 Cucumber (for a crisp texture)
- 1/2 Carrot (adds color and sweetness)
- 1 stalk Scallion (white part only, for a refreshing aroma)
Spicy-Sweet Dressing- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, add more for extra heat)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (anchovy or sand lance, for umami!)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Korean Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang, for a savory depth)
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil (for the finishing touch of nutty flavor!)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, add more for extra heat)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (anchovy or sand lance, for umami!)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Korean Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang, for a savory depth)
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil (for the finishing touch of nutty flavor!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the acorn jelly. To make it easier to cut and prevent it from breaking, make shallow cuts on the jelly while it’s still in its packaging, then slice it into bite-sized pieces, usually about 1 to 1.5 cm thick squares. Try to cut them cleanly so they don’t stick together.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables. Finely mince the Cheongyang peppers after removing the seeds. Similarly, finely mince the white part of the scallion. Slice the cucumber and carrot thinly on the bias; this helps the dressing to coat them well and makes for an attractive presentation. Using a mandoline slicer can help you achieve thinner, more uniform slices.
Step 3
It’s time to make the delicious dressing. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Korean soy sauce. Mix them thoroughly with a spoon. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the sliced acorn jelly, crisp cucumber, carrot, spicy Cheongyang peppers, and aromatic scallion. Pour all the prepared dressing over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together using chopsticks or your hands. It’s important to mix gently to avoid breaking the acorn jelly.
Step 5
Once the ingredients and dressing are well combined, add the final touch: 1 tablespoon of perilla oil for a nutty aroma, and toss lightly one more time. Adding perilla oil significantly enhances the overall flavor.
Step 6
Serve the acorn jelly salad beautifully in a dish, and it’s ready to enjoy! The chewy jelly paired with fresh, crisp vegetables makes it an irresistible dish. You can whip this up with simple ingredients, so definitely try serving it as a side dish for dinner or as a special appetizer for guests. Everyone will be impressed!
