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Acorn Jelly Muchim
Acorn jelly muchim(도토리묵무침) is a cold dish of seasoned jelly slices made from prepared acorns. Muchim(무침) is like a Korean salad or cold side dish. One or more main ingredients are dressed with sauce and/or other toppings and may be briefly marinated before serving. In this recipe, acorn jelly is the main ingredient; seasonal vegetables…
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Banana Blossom Salad
Banana blossom salad(gohu lo putungo) is a Gorontalo dish made of finely sliced banana blossom, shredded coconut, and seasoning. Banana blossom or putungo, also referred to as banana flower or banana bud, is a large flower blossom from banana plants which eventually grows into bunches of bananas if left to grow. The deep red outer…
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Country Salad
Country salad(χωριάτικη σαλάτα choriatiko salata) is a simple salad from Greek cuisine. There are many variations, typically including cucumber, tomato, olive, and feta cheese. Onion and chili are also commonly added. The dressing is generally simple, with olive oil as a major ingredient. Oregano or other herbs may be added. This vegan variation omits cheese…
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Green Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad(ຕໍາໝາກຫຸ່ງ tam mak hung) is a Lao dish of pounded raw, unripe papaya with sweet, spicy, sour, and salty flavor. The peeled papaya is cut into thin strips and tossed in a mortar with a base of pounded garlic, chili, salt, sugar, and lime juice. Crushed peanuts and tomato are nice additions. The…
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Jellyfish Salad
Jellyfish salad(해파리 냉채 haepari naengchae) is a Korean cold dish made with slices of salted jellyfish, usually cucumber, and a special sauce made with mustard. Additional ingredients can be added, especially seafood and colorful vegetables. Some common additions include crab legs, squid, shrimp, bell pepper, and onion. Jellyfish(해파리 haepari) is an unusual ingredient. The tops…
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Musaengchae
Musaengchae(무생채) is radish salad. Typically, a large radish is cut into matchsticks and tossed with seasonings such as chili powder, sugar, and vinegar. Korean radish, or mu(무), is the main ingredient for this dish. Similar to daikon, it has a thick and crisp white root, usually with some green coloration on the skin. Daikon can…
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Salad Roll
A salad roll(gỏi cuốn / nem cuốn), also known as fresh spring roll or nem roll, is a Vietnamese dish with rice paper(bánh tráng) wrapped around filling, typically lettuce, herbs, and rice noodles with shrimp or another topping. Salad rolls are generally served with flavorful dipping sauce. Salad rolls are known as goi cuon(gỏi cuốn)…
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Smashed Cucumber Salad
Smashed cucumber salad(拍黃瓜) is a refreshing Sichuan side dish made with smashed cucumber pieces and dressing. This easy dish is popular and common throughout China. Typically, smashed cucumber salad uses long cucumber varieties with few seeds and thin dark skin, like english cucumbers. A simple dressing is made from garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Chili…
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Soybean Sprout Muchim
Soybean sprout muchim, or kongnamul muchim(콩나물무침) is a simple side dish of seasoned soybean sprouts. Muchim(무침) means a seasoned side dish like a salad. It is a type of banchan(반찬) or side dish that can be served alongside a meal, usually with rice. There are many varieties of muchim made with all sorts of vegetables…
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Traditional Poke
Poke is a Hawaiian dish of raw fish or other seafood, traditionally garnished with sea salt(pa’akai), algae or seaweed(limu), and crushed roasted candlenut(‘inamona). Skipjack tuna(aku) was a traditional favorite; yellowfin tuna(ahi) is very popular today. These are related fish and either can be used fresh with good results. Poke can also be made with other…