Easy
six
By Jill Dupleix
Published 1998
Don’t be scared by the fact that dried jellyfish looks an awful lot like a plastic shower curtain as you unwrap it from its packet. Once soaked, the salted and sun-dried skin comes up like chamois, with a slight crunch and subtle sea flavour that combines happily with rich and succulent roast duck from Chinatown. Serve at room temperature as a summer salad.
Soak the jellyfish in a large pot of water for 24 hours, changing the water 3 times. Trim each piece neatly, and roll tightly, like a sponge roll. Cut across roll into thin strips
Cut cucumber lengthwise, and scoop out seeds. Cut carrots, cucumber and celery into very thin matchsticks.
Remove all flesh and skin from duck, discarding bones and excess fat, and cut into very fine slivers. Combine with jellyfish and vegetables. Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a bowl, and gently toss through salad.
© 1998 All rights reserved. Published by Murdoch Books.