How to order Muk (Acorn Jelly · 묵) in Korea
Starch from acorns or buckwheat set into a soft, sliceable jelly. Served sliced under seasoned soy, tossed with vegetables, or floated in cold broth as muksabal.
Say it to order
도토리묵 주세요
Dotori-muk juseyo
Quick facts
- 묵
- muk
- 1 of 5
- ₩8,000–15,000
- About 25 min
- Takes some nerve
How to eat it
It tastes of almost nothing on its own — the dressing does the work. As drinking food it comes mixed with seaweed flakes.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Muk (Acorn Jelly) in Korean?
- Say “도토리묵 주세요” (Dotori-muk juseyo).
- Is Muk (Acorn Jelly) spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Muk (Acorn Jelly) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩8,000–15,000.
- How do you eat Muk (Acorn Jelly)?
- It tastes of almost nothing on its own — the dressing does the work. As drinking food it comes mixed with seaweed flakes.
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