Dotori-muk
| Alternative names | Acorn jelly |
|---|---|
| Type | Muk |
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Main ingredients | Acorn |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 도토리묵 |
| RR | dotorimuk |
| MR | tot'orimuk |
| IPA | to.tʰo.ɾi.muk̚ |
Dotori-muk (Korean: 도토리묵; pronounced [to.tʰo.ɾi.muk̚]) or acorn jelly is a Korean dish. It is a jelly made from acorn starch. Although "muk" means "jelly", when used without qualifiers, it usually refers to dotori-muk. The practice of making dotori-muk originated in mountainous areas of ancient Korea, when abundant oak trees produced enough acorns each autumn to become a viable source of food. Dotori-muk does not spoil easily, so it was used as a lunch food when traveling a long way.