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Step 1
Whisk together starch and 1 cup of water in a bowl until no lumps appear.
Step 2
Fill a large pot with the remaining water and heat it up until you see tiny bubbles form at the bottom of the pot.
Step 3
Right before you stir the starch mixture into the pot, whisk to combine to ensure no starch is set at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 4
Slowly pour it in while stirring. Once the starch is in, turn heat to low and switch to a silicone spatula, if you haven't.
Step 5
Stir the mixture gently until it turns into a semi-translucent paste, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer to a ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Let it set at room temperature for 2-3 hours. You may place it on top of an ice bowl to speed up the process.
Step 7
While waiting, make the sauce. Add minced garlic, salt and toasted sesame oil in a bowl. Then, using the back of a spoon or spatula, crush the garlic to release its flavor. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix it well and dilute it with ½ cup of water. Add more water if you prefer a lighter sauce. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.
Step 8
Once the jelly is set, it should detach from the bowl easily. If not, gently pull the side from the bowl and invert to a plate.
Step 9
Dab the jelly with water before cutting.
Step 10
Use a jelly scraper or knife to cut it into your desired shapes.
Step 11
Place jelly noodles in a bowl and ladle enough sauce over. Top with chile oil with its sediment, chopped greens, sesame seeds, and toasted peanuts. Serve cold.