Jellyfish Salad with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• 200g (7 oz) jellyfish strands 200g (7 oz) jellyfish strands
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 6g, 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Rinse the jellyfish strands under cold water and drain well.
2. 2.
   Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the jellyfish strands for 30 seconds.
3. 3.
   Drain the jellyfish and rinse under cold water to cool.
4. 4.
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
5. 5.
   Add the blanched jellyfish strands to the dressing and toss well to coat.
6. 6.
   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
7. 7.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Jellyfish strands — Ensure that the jellyfish strands are thoroughly rinsed and blanched to remove any impurities and achieve the desired texture.

Tips & Tricks

• For added crunch, you can toss in some julienned cucumber or shredded carrots to the salad.
• Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown for a more intense nutty flavor.

Serving advice

Serve the Jellyfish Salad as an appetizer or as part of a Chinese-inspired meal. It pairs well with other seafood dishes and can be enjoyed on its own for a light and refreshing starter.

Presentation advice

Arrange the jellyfish strands neatly on a serving plate and drizzle the sesame dressing over them. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for an attractive presentation.