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Totori-muk with Sea Urchin Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of totori-muk (acorn jelly)
- 1/2 cup of fresh sea urchin roe
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Cut the totori-muk into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a serving plate.
3. Spoon the sea urchin roe on top of the totori-muk.
4. Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the sea urchin and totori-muk.
5. Sprinkle the chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds on top.
6. Serve immediately.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: None
Temperature:
- Serve at room temperature
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 2 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 240
- Total fat: 16g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Total carbohydrates: 12g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 14g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you can't find totori-muk, you can use regular Korean muk (acorn jelly) instead.
- If you can't find fresh sea urchin roe, you can use canned or frozen sea urchin instead.

Variations:
- You can add other toppings to the totori-muk, such as sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, or sliced radishes.
- You can also use different sauces to drizzle over the sea urchin and totori-muk, such as ponzu sauce or chili oil.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use fresh sea urchin roe for the best flavor.
- You can also serve this dish as a side dish or appetizer.

Storage instructions:
- This dish is best served immediately and should not be stored.

Reheating instructions:
- N/A

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the totori-muk and sea urchin roe in a circular pattern on a white plate for an elegant presentation.

Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds

Pairings:
- This dish pairs well with a light and crisp white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or a simple salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sea urchin roe is too salty, rinse it under cold water before using.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh sea urchin roe and store it properly before using.

Food history:
- Totori-muk is a traditional Korean dish made from acorn jelly.

Flavor profiles:
- This dish is savory and slightly sweet, with a creamy texture from the sea urchin roe.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or side dish.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Umami, Briny, Rich, Creamy