MARINATED JELLYFISH WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Cucumber     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Amazu Marinade
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup Dashi (page 40)
1 tablespoon usukuchi (light-colored Japanese soy sauce)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ichimi togarashi (Japanese red pepper flakes)
12 ounces cured jellyfish, cut into 3- to 4-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide pieces
Cucumber Salad
3/4 cucumber, peeled and sliced into very thin 2-inch-long matchsticks
1/8 jicama, peeled and sliced into very thin 2-inch-long matchsticks
1/2 carrot, peeled and sliced into very thin 1-inch-long matchsticks
Garnishes
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
2 scallions, bottom half thinly sliced on a sharp angle
2 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Allow the marinade to cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare an ice bath and set aside. Place the jellyfish in another bowl under cold running water for 20 minutes to remove the excess salt. Bring a pot of water to a boil and quickly blanch the jellyfish, just 1 or 2 seconds. Remove and immediately submerge the jellyfish in the ice bath. Drain well and combine the jellyfish with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • To make the salad, divide the cucumbers among 4 shallow bowls, arranging them in a line in the center. In each bowl, place one-fourth of the carrots and jicama on opposite sides of the cucumber.
  • Drain the jellyfish from the marinade; reserve the marinade. Top the vegetables with one-fourth of the jellyfish, followed by 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon of the chili oil, 1/8 teaspoon of the sesame seeds, and one-fourth of the scallions. Finish the bowls with 3 or 4 cilantro leaves.

Marian Mejia
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


xneao
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves jellyfish.


Aubree Green
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This is the best jellyfish salad I've ever had. The flavors are perfect.


Ghaffar Sultaniji
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy jellyfish.


Hendrix Igleta
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This salad is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


RTX Bap
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Overall, I thought this was a decent recipe. It's not something I would make again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Ann Aosa
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I think this salad would be better with a different type of dressing. The rice vinegar dressing was a bit too tart for me.


ikechukwu success
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I found the jellyfish to be a bit too chewy for my taste.


Vickay Roberts
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I'm not a huge fan of jellyfish, but I thought this salad was pretty good.


Alivia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover jellyfish. I always have some in my freezer and now I know what to do with it.


zain ameen
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I love the addition of sesame seeds and chili oil. They really add a nice touch.


Maxamed Ismacil
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The jellyfish was tender and the cucumber salad was flavorful.


Bonita Johnson
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Laxmipur Bd
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I've never had jellyfish before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious!


Jabedur rahman
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This marinated jellyfish salad was a hit at my party! The combination of textures and flavors was amazing.