Refreshing Jellyfish Salad

Ingredients

• 200g (7 oz) jellyfish, thinly sliced 200g (7 oz) jellyfish, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 3g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 18g, 10g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced jellyfish to the dressing and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
3. 3.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
4. 4.
   Drain the marinated jellyfish and add it to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
5. 5.
   Toss everything together until well combined.
6. 6.
   Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
7. 7.
   Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional mint and cilantro leaves.
8. 8.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this jellyfish salad.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Jellyfish — Ensure that the jellyfish is properly cleaned and soaked in water before slicing. Follow the instructions on the packaging if using pre-packaged jellyfish.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add some sliced Thai chili peppers to the salad.
• If jellyfish is not available, you can substitute it with cooked shrimp or squid.
• To make the salad more substantial, add some vermicelli noodles or sliced grilled chicken.
• Adjust the amount of lime juice and fish sauce according to your taste preferences.
• Make sure to slice the vegetables thinly for a better texture and presentation.

Serving advice

Serve the jellyfish salad as an appetizer or as a light main course. It pairs well with steamed rice or as a refreshing side dish for grilled seafood.

Presentation advice

Arrange the salad on a large platter, garnish with additional herbs, and serve it with a wedge of lime on the side. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and the translucent jellyfish will make the dish visually appealing.