도토리묵 (Dotori-muk · 도토리 묵)

🔍 What is it? A brown, jelly-like food made by boiling and solidifying acorn starch. 'Muk' is a unique Korean food with a distinct texture, made by solidifying starch, and Dotori-muk is the most representative type. 👅 Taste and Aroma A slightly bitter acorn aroma and a bouncy, slippery texture. It's a food enjoyed more for its texture than its taste. 🍳 How to enjoy it Dotori-muk muchim (acorn jelly salad) with a dressing (soy sauce, chili powder, green onions, sesame oil) is the basic way to eat it. It's also eaten as Muk-sabal (a summer delicacy served in cold broth) or Muk-jeongol (acorn jelly hot pot). 🛒 Buying & Substitute Tips You can buy ready-made muk or powder (to make it yourself) at Korean grocery stores. It's also popular as a diet food because it's low in calories. If hardened muk is blanched briefly, its bouncy texture returns.