How do i cook jellyfish ??

Question

I have had jelly fish at a chinese restaurant and enjoyed it and would like to know how to prepare it for eating. I can buy it at the local chinese supermarket in a vacuum bag but don't know wether it comes salted or fresh inside .can you help ??

Answer 1

Cold Tossed Jellyfish

1pktsalted jellyfish - (1 lb)
SAUCE
1tblbalsamic vinegar
(or Chinese dark rice vinegar)
1tblsoy sauce
1tspsesame oil
1tsptoasted sesame seeds
1/2tspsugar
1/8tspfreshly-ground white pepper
* Without unfolding the layers, cut the jellyfish into very thin julienne strips, about 1/16-inch wide. Place the jellyfish in a colander and rinse it under cold running water for 15 minutes. Toss the jellyfish occasionally to rinse it evenly.
* Bring a large pot of water to a boil and pour the hot water over the jellyfish. Immediately plunge the jellyfish in a large bowl of cold water and drain. Repeat the rinsing with boiling water and chilling with cold water one more time. Pat the jellyfish dry between paper towels.
* Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and add the jellyfish. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or for as long as one week.

You'd think that by the time a jellyfish left the sea, it would have seen enough water! The recipe directions are correct. Wash the jellyfish for 15 minutes - 30 if you have the time. The more it is rinsed, the more crispy and crunchy it becomes.

Answer 2

How To Cook A Jellyfish

Answer 3

I did not know that they are eaten, untill you asked the question. So I went straight to internet seaerch, and this is one of the results:

Jellyfish are salted and flaccid to the tough. Strictly speaking they are preserved, not dried. The best kind is amber in color, large thick and firm pieces. It doesn’t have any special taste of its own but its gelatinous texture is highly enjoyable. Usually used in salad and indispensable in assorted cold starters.

To soften the jellyfish:
Since it is difficult to cut it flat, roll it tightly and cut into 1 to 2 inches pieces.
Drop in the jellyfish in plenty of hot water, separating pieces. Cook, stirring with chopsticks.
When it is cooked and starts shrinking, drain on a colander and drop into cold water.
Wash well under cold water to soften and to draw excess salt.
Immerse in cold water for 1 to 3 days to draw salt.
Simple jellyfish recipe as snack

Cut into very fine shreds and serve with a seasoning sauce of 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1 tsp. light soy sauce, ½ tsp white vinegar, ½ tsp. sugar and a pinch of MSG (these quantities are sufficient for 2 sheets of jellyfish)

http://www.chinesefood-recipes.com/cooking_guide_tips/how_to_soften_jellyfish.php

Answer 4

Faffy, intently i wager. To be honestly honest, i have not come throughout it. in the journey that your contained in the united statesA. the Labeling must be in English also, like in Quebec, this is in French and English.

Answer 5

Can you eat Jellyfish ..???
I thought they are poisonous that can even kill a human being ..be careful before you eat any ,get advice if their edible ..lol

Answer 6

you don't - u put it in a salad, check link or 2nd link 4 chicken shreads with jellyfish

Answer 7

I always enjoy a peanut butter and jellyfish sandwich myself. :)

Answer 8

in jelly bowls

Answer 9

Nice with lobster ice cream..

Answer 10

You sure it was a jellyfish? Could it have possibly been a squid. I was under the impression that jellyfish are poisonous.