Chewy and Refreshing Angel Hair Jelly Salad (Cheonsaechae Naengchae)
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Try making a refreshing salad with angel hair jelly, transformed to have a chewy texture like glass noodles. Refer to the tips starting from 04:22 for an even more delicious experience.
Main Ingredients- 200g Angel hair jelly (Cheonsaechae)
- 30g Imitation crab sticks (Mat-sal)
- 1/4 Cucumber
- 1/4 Bell pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This step is to give the angel hair jelly a chewy texture, similar to glass noodles. Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Adding baking soda will make the angel hair jelly softer and chewier.
Step 2
When the water is vigorously boiling, add the angel hair jelly and boil for about 5 minutes. The jelly will turn translucent and develop a delightful, bouncy texture like glass noodles.
Step 3
Rinse the boiled angel hair jelly under cold running water and drain well. This helps maintain its chewy texture and removes any residual chill.
Step 4
Shred the imitation crab sticks into bite-sized pieces, following the grain. Shredding them this way allows the dressing to penetrate better, making them more flavorful.
Step 5
Wash the cucumber and peel it using a peeler, rotating as you go. Then, julienne it into thin strips. Rotating the peel helps remove the seedy part, reducing excess moisture.
Step 6
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and julienne it into thin strips. The vibrant colors of the bell pepper will add a beautiful touch to the salad.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious mustard dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of mustard paste, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust the seasoning to achieve a harmonious balance of sweetness, sourness, and the piquant kick of mustard.
Step 8
Combine the prepared angel hair jelly, shredded imitation crab sticks, julienned cucumber, and julienned bell pepper in a large bowl. Doesn’t the mix of colorful ingredients look appetizing?
Step 9
Finally, drizzle the prepared mustard dressing evenly over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the components. Your refreshing salad, with its crisp vegetables and chewy jelly, is now complete! You can enjoy it immediately, or for an even cooler treat, refrigerate it for a short while before serving.
