Sesame Jellyfish Salad

Name: Sesame Jellyfish Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 9 ounces ready-to-eat shredded jellyfish; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root, or to taste; 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

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I learned to love sesame-flavored jellyfish from having it at Chinese banquets growing up. Now I make this variation of jellyfish salad with chopped or grated veggies and a spicy sesame sauce. This makes a refreshing and delicious side dish or Chinese-style shared dish. Jellyfish is flavorless, but it is delightfully crunchy and lends itself to various flavor combinations. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Submitted by Irene Y

Updated on December 8, 2023

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

9 ounces ready-to-eat shredded jellyfish
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
¼ teaspoon chili oil, or to taste (Optional)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root, or to taste
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions

Rinse and drain jellyfish; place into a bowl.
Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili oil, and ginger together in a small bowl; stir into jellyfish and marinate 15 minutes.
Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat; toast until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
Stir cilantro and green onions into jellyfish mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

You can buy ready-to-eat bagged jellyfish at Asian markets. It's best to use the kind that's simply brined rather than salted; if the bag comes with a packet of seasoning, discard the seasoning or use it for something else. If you find a package of jellyfish that has not been shredded, follow the instructions for rinsing and preparing it.

You can add anything you want to the salad in addition to (or instead of) the scallions and cilantro. My other variations include grated carrots, ribbons of cucumber, and crushed peanuts. Use your imagination and experiment!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
14g	Fat
3g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 6271mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.