Spicy Radish Salad Bibimbap
Sweet and Tangy Radish Salad with Rice Bowl – A Delicious and Super Simple Bibimbap
Enjoy a delightful bibimbap by mixing sweet and tangy radish salad with rice cooked with radish.
Cooking the Radish Rice- 4cm piece of radish
- 1 cup rice
- 1 sheet of dried kelp (about 10x10cm)
- 1 cup water
- A pinch of black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Making the Spicy Radish Salad- 5cm piece of radish
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 6 Tbsp vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 5cm piece of radish
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 6 Tbsp vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the rice thoroughly in clean water 2-3 times, then soak it for about 30 minutes. Soaking the rice will make the cooked rice more chewy and delicious.
Step 2
Peel the radish for the radish rice and prepare a 4cm long piece. Then, julienne it into approximately 5mm thick strips. These julienned radishes will be used for the radish salad.
Step 3
Dice the radish for the radish rice into cubes of about 1cm. They will cook down to a tender texture and add a savory flavor between the rice grains.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare to cook the rice. Place the well-soaked rice into a pot or rice cooker, and evenly arrange the diced radish (from step 2) on top.
Step 5
Pour in 1 cup of water and place the sheet of dried kelp on top of the rice. The kelp will add umami to the rice and make it more glossy.
Step 6
Cover the pot with a lid, bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Cook gently to prevent the rice from burning.
Step 7
While the rice is cooking, let’s make the delicious radish salad! In a bowl, combine the julienned radish (from step 1) with gochugaru, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Gently mix and massage until the radish becomes moist and the seasoning is well incorporated.
Step 8
For the final touch on the well-mixed radish salad, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for added nuttiness. Your crunchy, sweet, and tangy radish salad is ready!
Step 9
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for another 10 minutes. This steaming process makes the rice fluffier. Once steamed, remove the kelp sheet and gently mix the rice with the cooked radish using a rice paddle to complete the radish rice.
Step 10
Transfer the finished radish rice to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Step 11
Now for the best part! Generously top the hearty radish rice with the appetizing radish salad. Mix everything together with a spoon and enjoy! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors with savory rice is truly a delight!
