Aeri's Kitchen

This salad is called angel noodle salad in Korea. That is an interesting name, isn’t it? I do not know exactly where the name came from, but I guess maybe the clear noodles and white mayo gives it an image of angel? Or, maybe it is because they have such a unique feeling when chewing them, that it could be compared to the unique feeling we would get meeting an angel in a dream? hehe … Well, whatever the reason is, this noodle is made from seaweed jelly (kelp), and it is a low calorie food. If you reduce the amount of mayo or skip it, then it could be a good diet food. Also, it could be good as an appetizer for a party.

Yield: 1 Quart

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• CheonSa (천사) = Angel
• AkMa (악마) = Satan

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CheonSaChae is half-transparent noodles made from the jelly-like extract left after steaming kombu, without the addition of grain flour or starch. The taste is bland, so they are generally eaten as a seasoned light salad, or served as a garnish beneath sliced raw fish. CheonSaChae has a chewy texture and is low in calories.

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The shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to countries around the world. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. In Korean cuisine, they are commonly used in dishes such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), jjigae (stews), and namul (sauteed vegetable dishes).

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