Jellyfish salad is a highly favored dish not only among coastal residents but also a tempting delight for passing diners, gracing not only grand feasts and fancy restaurants but also appearing in the most heartwarming family meals filled with love and warmth, and even roadside eateries.
There are various ways to prepare jellyfish salad such as Papaya Jellyfish Salad, Mango Jellyfish Salad, and Pig Ear Jellyfish Salad... Today, let's explore a new jellyfish salad recipe, the Jellyfish and Jicama Salad. The refreshing taste of jicama combined with the sweet and crispy texture of jellyfish promises to deliver a perfect surprise for your taste buds. Check out the recipe below.
Prepare the ingredients for making Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
- 1 fresh jicama
- 500g packaged jellyfish
- 1 carrot
- 1 bowl of roasted peanuts
- Fresh herbs: purple perilla, Vietnamese balm, coriander
- Seasonings: Sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, chili, garlic, lime...

Ingredients needed to make Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
How to prepare Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for making Jellyfish Salad
- Peel and wash jicama and carrot, then slice them thinly or julienne. Soak the carrot and jicama in cold water with some ice to make them crispy and maintain their fresh color.
- Wash the jellyfish thoroughly with water to reduce its saltiness, then blanch it in hot water to remove any fishy smell. Drain well afterward.
- Select fresh young leaves from the herbs, wash them clean, and cut into small pieces.
- Crush roasted peanuts, peel garlic, and finely chop, thinly slice chili peppers.

Prepare the ingredients for making Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
Step 2: Prepare the dressing for the salad
- Combine 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a bowl. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Then add minced garlic and sliced chili peppers, mix well and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 3: Proceed with making Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
- Prepare a large bowl, then thoroughly mix jicama and carrot by hand. Slowly pour the dressing prepared in step 2 into the mixture and mix well. Let the salad marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors. Before serving, add fresh herbs and crushed roasted peanuts and mix again to enhance the fragrance, richness, and appeal of the salad.

Mix jellyfish with jicama and carrot evenly
Finished product: Crunchy and sweet Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
Jellyfish and jicama salad is now complete. Present it on a plate and garnish with a few additional details to make the dish more interesting and visually appealing. It's easy to change the color and flavor for your family's dining table, isn't it? Jellyfish and jicama salad is not only delicious but also very easy to make, with simple ingredients and quick preparation time.

Refreshing and crispy Jellyfish and Jicama Salad
Wishing you success and don't forget to share this dish with your loved ones and friends to add more variety to your daily menu.
