Okjubu's Mushroom Jelly

Name: Okjubu's Mushroom Jelly
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: mushrooms (enoki or shiitake) 2 handfuls; perilla oil 1 tablespoon; premium soy sauce (or brewed soy sauce) 1 tablespoon; water 1.5 cups; salt a pinch; agar powder 1 tablespoon; sesame sauce to taste

An unusual healthy side dish made by setting fragrant mushrooms into a chewy, bouncy texture using agar powder

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

mushrooms perilla oil premium soy sauce agar powder sesame sauce

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Recipe

Cut the prepared mushrooms into thin slices or tear them into fine strips, not too large.
Heat a pan with a small amount of perilla oil over medium heat and sauté the prepared mushrooms until soft and tender.
Add premium soy sauce 1 tablespoon, water 1 cup, and a pinch of salt to the sautéed mushrooms and bring to a boil.
In a separate cup, mix 1 tablespoon of agar powder with half a cup of water, stirring well to dissolve completely without lumps.
Once the mushroom mixture comes to a boil, slowly pour in the prepared agar liquid while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens to a desired viscosity.
Pour the thickened mixture into a square mold and smooth the surface. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until firm.
Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve with a tangy-sweet sesame sauce.

Prepare mushrooms by slicing thinly or tearing into strips.
Sauté mushrooms in a pan with perilla oil until soft, then add soy sauce, water, and salt and simmer briefly.
Mix agar powder with water, then gradually stir it into the boiling mushroom mixture until thickened.
Pour into a mold and chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours. Slice and serve with sesame sauce.

Cooking tips

Use agar powder instead of starch to ensure the jelly holds its shape when sliced and maintains a chewy texture after chilling.
Enjoy with a tangy-sweet sesame sauce—the savory richness of the mushrooms pairs perfectly, making this an excellent unique appetizer.

Recommended for

Those who want to enjoy mushrooms in a novel, different texture instead of traditional stir-fries or stews.
People looking for low-calorie, light, and healthy snacks or side dishes to go with drinks.

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