Seasoned Korean Acorn Jelly (Dotorimuk Muchim)
Dive into the delicious Korean Acorn Jelly Salad, or Dotorimuk Muchim. This healthy, gluten-free dish combines silky acorn jelly with crunchy veggies in a tangy, savory dressing. It's a fresh and unique addition to any meal—definitely worth trying!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup acorn starch
- 3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp perilla oil
- 420 g Korean acorn jelly
- 55 g cucumber ((English or Lebanese), thinly sliced)
- 30 g onion ((I used half a yellow onion and half a purple onion.))
- 25 g carrot (, julienned)
- 20 g lettuce leaves (, thinly sliced, (I used oak leaves lettuce and baby cos lettuce.))
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp green onion
- 1/2 tsp Korean chili flakes ((gochugaru))
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
MAKE DOTORIMUK: ACORN JELLY FROM SCRATCH
- 2
In a medium-sized pot, combine the acorn starch with water. Stir continuously while cooking over medium heat.
- 3
As the mixture begins to thicken (it takes about 3 minutes for induction and 4 minutes 30 seconds for a gas stove), add the salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for 20 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate the perilla oil (or sesame oil) and cook for an additional 10 minutes over low heat, continuing to stir.
- 5
Transfer the acorn jelly into a container and let it cool at room temperature for 1 hour. After cooling, cover with the lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before using.
- 6
MAKE DOTORIMUK MUCHIM: ACORN JELLY SALAD
- 7
Combine the seasoning sauce and mix well.
- 8
Place the salad ingredients (cucumber, onion, carrot, and lettuce) in a mixing bowl. Add half of the seasoning sauce and mix well.
- 9
Add the acorn jelly and the remaining seasoning sauce. Mix carefully and lightly but thoroughly (if you mix it too hard, the acorn jelly will break.)
- 10
Serve with a bowl of rice and other Korean side dishes.