Chewy Acorn Jelly Salad with Fresh Vegetables
[Easy Recipe] The Perfect Harmony of Crunchy Vegetables and Chewy Acorn Jelly! A Delicious Acorn Jelly Salad with a Sweet and Tangy Dressing
Acorn jelly is wonderful on its own, but when tossed with a variety of fresh vegetables, it transforms into an impressive dish perfect for banquets, special occasions, as a delightful snack, or a hearty side dish. This recipe uses up those leftover vegetables in your fridge to create a simple, quick, and incredibly delicious acorn jelly salad. The satisfying chewiness of the jelly combined with the crisp vegetables and the sweet, tangy, and savory dressing creates a truly addictive dish that will have you reaching for more!
Main Ingredients
- 1 block Acorn Jelly
- 1 Cucumber
- 1/4 Carrot
- 1/3 Onion
- 2 Lettuce leaves
- 10 Perilla leaves
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil Extract)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (Toasted)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil Extract)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (Toasted)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the acorn jelly. Do not wash the acorn jelly under running water; use it as is.
Step 2
Slice the acorn jelly into bite-sized pieces. If you slice it too thinly, it can be difficult to pick up with chopsticks and may fall apart easily. It’s best to slice it to about 0.7-1 cm thickness. This thicker cut ensures you fully enjoy its chewy texture.
Step 3
Prepare the vegetables that will add flavor and crunch to your acorn jelly salad.
Step 4
Thinly julienne the onion to help reduce its sharp, pungent flavor.
Step 5
Slice the cucumber diagonally. Cutting it in half lengthwise before slicing creates a visually appealing shape and helps the dressing penetrate better.
Step 6
Slice the carrot thinly. Thin half-moon shapes are ideal as they cook quickly and balance the overall texture of the salad.
Step 7
Roughly tear or chop the lettuce leaves and perilla leaves. The fresh, crisp lettuce and the aromatic perilla leaves will enhance the overall flavor profile of the salad.
Step 8
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, plum extract, sugar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well.
Step 9
Since acorn jelly can break easily when mixed with dressing, it’s best to first toss only the prepared vegetables with the dressing. This method helps maintain the crispness of the vegetables and allows the dressing to absorb properly before adding the jelly.
Step 10
Even just tossing the vegetables lightly with the dressing first is incredibly delicious! The freshness of the vegetables combined with the dressing is a real appetite booster!
Step 11
After lightly dressing the vegetables, carefully add the acorn jelly to the bowl. Gently toss everything together to combine, being careful not to break the jelly. Drizzle with sesame oil at the end for a fragrant finish.
Step 12
Your delicious acorn jelly salad, featuring chewy jelly and crisp vegetables, is now complete! It’s a visually appealing and incredibly tasty side dish. Enjoy!
