Refreshing and Healthy Acorn Jelly Soup (Dotori Mukbap)
Summer Delicacy! Dotori Mukbap with Refreshing Watermelon and Crispy Kimchi
Here’s a recipe for Dotori Mukbap, a delightful summer dish featuring refreshing watermelon and the satisfying crunch of kimchi. It’s a healthy and delicious option, perfect for a light meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and cooling sensation!
Ingredients- 1 pack Acorn Jelly (Dotori Muk, approx. 300g)
- 1 Egg
- A little Watermelon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pack Dongchimi Broth (radish water kimchi broth, store-bought or homemade)
- A little Seaweed Flakes (seasoned or plain)
- A little Sesame Seeds
- A little Kimchi (well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi, chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make a refreshing and healthy Dotori Mukbap, perfect for those seeking a light and nutritious meal, especially during summer. It’s a delightful alternative to heavier dishes.
Step 2
First, prepare the acorn jelly. Slice the dotori muk into pieces that are easy to eat while maintaining its shape. Slicing it about 0.5cm thick offers a great texture. If the jelly is too firm, you can briefly blanch it in hot water to make it softer and easier to slice.
Step 3
Cutting the acorn jelly into bite-sized pieces not only makes it easier to eat with a spoon alongside the other ingredients but also enhances the overall flavor harmony. You can slice it into thin strips or cubes, whichever you prefer.
Step 4
In a clear bowl or a chilled traditional Korean bowl, arrange the sliced acorn jelly attractively. Top it with thinly sliced omelet (egg garnish), sweet and cool watermelon pieces, and crunchy chopped kimchi. The vibrant colors of the ingredients make it visually appealing.
Step 5
Sprinkle shredded seasoned seaweed (gim) over the other ingredients. The savory flavor of the seaweed adds depth to the mukbap. If you don’t have seasoned seaweed, you can lightly toast and crumble plain seaweed.
Step 6
Now it’s time to pour in the chilled dongchimi broth. The refreshing and clean taste of the dongchimi broth is key to the deliciousness of this mukbap. If using store-bought dongchimi broth, taste it and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt or a little sugar if needed.
Step 7
To prevent the artfully arranged toppings from scattering, carefully and slowly pour the dongchimi broth along the edges of the bowl. This ensures the ingredients stay in place and the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds over the mukbap for an extra nutty aroma and flavor. Your refreshing and healthy Dotori Mukbap is now complete! Enjoy this delightful summer dish immediately.
