Acorn Jelly Salad(Dotori-muk)_Korean food recipe 한식_도토리묵 무침

Acorn jelly, known as Dotorimuk in Korean, is a traditional Korean food made from acorn starch.
It has a gelatinous texture and a slightly nutty flavor. Also, it is often served chilled as a side dish (banchan) or used as an ingredient in various Korean dishes.
Acorn jelly is appreciated not only for its unique taste and texture but also for its nutritional benefits. It is low in calories and fat while being rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Additionally, it is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

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Here's a basic recipe for making Acorn Jelly Salad.

Ingredients:
1 cup acorn starch
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons perilla oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
red pepper and chive, chopped
diced vegetables (such as carrots, lettuce and cucumbers)

Instructions:

Cook the acorn starch:
In a pot, combine 1 cup of sifted acorn starch with 6 cups of water. Stir well to dissolve the starch completely.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a jelly-like consistency.
While the mixture is still hot, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of perilla oil, then mix well.

Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, sesame oil, honey each, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, chopped red pepper and chive.
Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Setting the jelly:
Pour the hot mixture into a shallow dish or mold, then smooth the surface with a spatula.
Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 3 hours, or until firm.

Serving:
Once the jelly is set, cut it into bite-sized pieces or shapes of your choice.
Serve chilled with the dressing and diced vegetables. Enjoy your homemade Acorn Jelly Salad as a refreshing and nutritious Korean delicacy!

도토리묵무침 만드는 법:

재료:
도토리 전분 1컵
물 6컵
소금 1티스푼
들기름 2스푼
간장 3스푼
고춧가루 2스푼
다진마늘 1스푼
참기름 1스푼
꿀 1스푼
멸치액젓 1/2스푼
깨 1스푼
잘게 썬 홍고추와 쪽파
썰은 채소들(당근, 상추, 오이 등..)

방법:

도토리 전분 익히기:
체에 거른 도토리 전분 1컵과 물 6컵을 냄비에 넣고 가루가 완전히 녹을때까지 잘 저어줍니다.
냄비를 중간불에 올리고 계속해서 저어줍니다. 전분물이 끓기 시작하면 약불로 줄이고 계속 저으면서 반죽이 걸쭉해져 젤리 형태가 될때까지 5-10분간 끓입니다.
뜨거운 상태의 반죽에 소금 1티스푼과 들기름 1스푼을 넣고 잘 섞어주세요.

드레싱 준비하기:
그릇에 간장 3스푼, 고춧가루 2스푼, 다진마늘 1스푼, 참기름 1스푼, 꿀 1스푼, 멸치액젓 1/2스푼, 깨 1스푼, 잘게 썬 홍고추과 쪽파를 넣고 다같이 잘 섞어줍니다.
본인 입맛에 따라 간을 조절해주세요.

도토리묵 굳히기:
뜨거운 반죽을 얕은 접시나 틀에 부어준 뒤 주걱으로 표면을 매끈하게 펴줍니다.
상온에서 30분간 식힌 뒤 냉장고에 넣어 최소 3시간 정도 혹은 단단해질때까지 차갑게 굳혀줍니다.

차림:
도토리묵이 완성되면 한입 크기나 본인이 원하는 크기로 썰어줍니다.
차가운 상태로 위에 소스를 뿌리고 채소와 함께 먹으면 꿀맛이겠죠?!
건강하고 맛도 좋은 도토리묵 무침! 재료들은 본인 취향껏 가감해서 맛있게 해 드세요 :)

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