Dotorimuksabal is a refreshing Korean dish made with dotorimuk (acorn jelly), a jelly-like food made from acorn starch. It’s a popular summer dish because it’s light, healthy, and perfect for cooling down.
Here’s a basic recipe for Dotorimuksabal:
Ingredients:
- Dotorimuk, cut into cubes
- Cold water or chilled broth
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Chopped green onions
- Sliced red pepper
- Cucumber, sliced
- Egg, boiled and sliced
Instructions:
- Prepare the broth: Mix cold water or chilled broth with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chopped green onions.
- Arrange the ingredients: In a bowl, arrange the dotorimuk cubes, cucumber slices, and boiled egg slices.
- Pour the broth: Pour the prepared broth over the ingredients.
- Add toppings: Add sliced red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful broth, you can use a combination of water and dashi stock.
- You can add other toppings like seaweed, kimchi, or tofu to your liking.
- For a spicy version, add a spoonful of gochujang (Korean chili paste) to the broth.

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