Baek Jong-won Style! Sweet and Tender Stir-fried Radish Greens
Seasonal Ingredient Delight! Perfect for Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and even a Kid-Friendly Side Dish
Let’s make a delicious stir-fried radish dish that’s both sweet and tender! This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy seasonal radishes, perfect for festive occasions or as a delightful side for your family.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 medium Korean radish
- 1 handful green onions (chopped)
- 1 handful carrots (thinly julienned)
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a delightful stir-fried radish dish, known for its crisp yet sweet flavor, especially popular in the winter. It’s a fantastic side dish for any meal and a wonderful addition to festive spreads.
Step 2
Instead of using a mandoline slicer, julienne the radish into thick strands with a knife (about 0.5cm thick). Cutting them thick like this will help maintain a pleasant crispness after stir-frying, preventing them from becoming too soft. Heat 1 tablespoon of perilla oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the julienned radish and stir-fry until it develops a subtle sweetness. Gently sautéing the radish until it becomes slightly translucent is key to bringing out its natural sweetness.
Step 3
Once the radish starts to look slightly translucent, pour in 100ml of water or broth. Continue to stir gently, making sure the radish doesn’t stick to the pan as the liquid simmers. When the liquid has reduced slightly, lower the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it steam for about 5 minutes. This steaming process will ensure the radish becomes tender and moist throughout.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add the seasonings. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce (or soup soy sauce), 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix everything well and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, toss in the thinly julienned carrots and chopped green onions, stir-frying just until they wilt slightly. Your delicious stir-fried radish is ready!
Step 5
And there you have it – a wonderfully sweet and tender stir-fried radish dish that will have you reaching for more rice! Serve it warm over freshly steamed rice for a truly satisfying meal. It’s an incredibly simple yet rewarding side dish that makes great use of seasonal radishes.
