Chinese Jellyfish Salad (凉拌海蜇)
Chinese Jellyfish Salad (凉拌海蜇) is a classic cold appetizer featuring crisp, translucent shreds of salted jellyfish. It's typically dressed with a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and sometimes chili, and is a popular starter in coastal and banquet cuisine across China.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, providing a unique source of protein and collagen. A typical serving offers a light, refreshing boost of minerals like calcium and selenium without a heavy caloric load.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Iodine | 30 mcg |
| Collagen | Significant amount |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prized delicacy for its unique crunchy texture and is often served during festive meals. Nutritionally, it's notable for being a natural, low-calorie source of collagen and iodine, derived from the marine jellyfish.
