Quick and Simple Acorn Jelly (Dotorimuk) Salad (도토리묵무침) – A Light and Flavorful Korean Side Dish
Aacorn jelly (Dotorimuk) is a traditional Korean ingredient made from acorn starch, known for its silky, chewy texture and mild, earthy flavor. It’s naturally low in calories and makes for a light yet satisfying dish when paired with fresh vegetables and a flavorful seasoning sauce. If you want to make homemade dotorimuk from scratch, check out my Easy Homemade Acorn Jelly Recipe.
This dotorimuk salad is perfect when you’re craving something healthy, refreshing, and quick. It comes together in just 10 minutes and makes a fantastic side dish or a light, satisfying meal on its own.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Main ingredient
- acorn jelly (dotorimuk, buy from stores or homemade)
- onion
- small carrot
- lettuce leaves
- Seasoning Sauce
- gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- green plum extract
- soy sauce
- sesame seeds
- minced garlic
- corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- perilla oil (or sesame oil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the gochugaru, green plum extract, soy sauce, sesame seeds, minced garlic, corn syrup, and perilla oil until well combined.
- Thinly slice the onion and carrot into fine strips for a refreshing crunch. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently slice the acorn jelly into bite-sized cubes. Be careful not to mash the jelly, as it’s delicate.
- In a large bowl, combine the acorn jelly, onion, carrot, and lettuce. Drizzle the seasoning sauce over the ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate. For extra flavor, sprinkle with a bit more sesame seeds or a light drizzle of perilla oil. Enjoy immediately!
Tips
- Chill the acorn jelly: For extra freshness, chill the dotorimuk in the fridge before slicing.
- Add protein: Toss in boiled egg slices or shredded chicken for a heartier dish.
- Serve with rice: This salad pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and grilled meats.
Acorn jelly salad
Ingredients
Main ingredient
- ¼ onion
- ½ small carrot
- 2-3 lettuce leaves
- 200 g acorn jelly dotorimuk
Seasoning
- 1½ tbsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp green plum extract
- ⅔ tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ⅔ tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1 tsp perilla oil or sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the gochugaru, green plum extract, soy sauce, sesame seeds, minced garlic, corn syrup, and perilla oil until well combined.
- Thinly slice the onion and carrot into fine strips for a refreshing crunch. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently slice the acorn jelly into bite-sized cubes. Be careful not to mash the jelly, as it’s delicate.
- In a large bowl, combine the acorn jelly, onion, carrot, and lettuce. Drizzle the seasoning sauce over the ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate. For extra flavor, sprinkle with a bit more sesame seeds or a light drizzle of perilla oil. Enjoy immediately!
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