Refreshing & Tangy Agar-Agar Jelly Salad (Umumuk Muchim)
Refreshing & Tangy Agar-Agar Jelly Salad (Umumuk Muchim)
A Healthy and Delicious Agar-Agar Jelly Salad
Agar-agar jelly (umumuk) is known for its high fiber content, making it a great food for dieting and aiding digestion. This refreshing salad, dressed with a sweet and tangy sauce, is a delightful dish that will awaken your appetite and is easy to prepare. Enjoy the wonderful combination of crisp vegetables, soft jelly, and savory dressing – perfect for the whole family.
Agar-Agar Jelly Salad Ingredients- 1 pack shredded agar-agar jelly (approx. 300g)
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/4 cucumber
- 1 egg
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 2/3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp concentrated vinegar (use more if you like it tangier)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 2/3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp concentrated vinegar (use more if you like it tangier)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the agar-agar jelly. Gently remove the jelly from its packaging and place it in a colander. Rinse it thoroughly under running water to remove any impurities. After rinsing, shake it lightly to drain as much water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent the dressing from becoming too diluted.
Step 2
Next, let’s make the egg garnish. In a small bowl, beat one egg with a pinch of salt until well combined. Heat a lightly oiled pan over low heat. Pour the egg mixture thinly to create a delicate omelet. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Once cooked, let the egg omelet cool completely, then slice it thinly into fine strips (about 0.5 cm thick).
Step 3
Time to prepare the fresh vegetables! Wash the cucumber and carrot thoroughly. Remove the seeds from the cucumber. Julienne both the carrot and cucumber into strips similar in thickness to the egg garnish. For a better texture, it’s best to cut the vegetables slightly thicker rather than too thin. (Optional: For extra crispness, you can lightly salt the cucumber slices, let them sit for a few minutes, and then squeeze out the excess water before slicing.)
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of gochujang, 2/3 Tbsp of sugar, 1 Tbsp of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of concentrated vinegar, and 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds. Mix all the ingredients well with a spoon until you have a smooth dressing. Feel free to adjust the amount of vinegar to your preference; add more if you enjoy a tangier flavor.
Step 5
In a larger bowl, add the drained agar-agar jelly. Then, add the julienned carrots, cucumbers, and egg strips. Gently loosen the jelly strands if they are clumped together to ensure even mixing.
Step 6
Finally, pour the prepared sweet and tangy dressing over the agar-agar jelly and vegetables. Gently toss everything together with your hands or chopsticks until the dressing is evenly distributed. This will create a delicious agar-agar jelly salad! Serve chilled for the best refreshing taste.
