Beef and Radish Stir-Fry with Brisket
A Delicious Recipe for Beef and Radish Stir-Fry, Enhanced with Beef Brisket and Autumn Radish
Autumn radishes are naturally sweet and savory, even without heavy seasoning. This recipe adds rich flavor to a simple radish stir-fry seasoned with perilla oil and basic condiments. You can also use other cuts of beef like bulgogi-style slices for added depth.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 Korean radish (preferably the blue-green part, which is sweeter)
- 150g beef brisket (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for salting radish)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce or tuna extract
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 tsp ginger powder (or a pinch of minced fresh ginger)
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce or tuna extract
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 tsp ginger powder (or a pinch of minced fresh ginger)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the half Korean radish, peel it, and then slice it thinly, about 0.3-0.5 cm thick. Next, cut the radish into matchsticks, about 0.3 cm wide. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt evenly over the julienned radish and let it salt for 30 minutes. After the radish wilts, rinse it lightly under running water to remove excess salt, and then squeeze out any remaining moisture thoroughly with your hands. This step helps to remove excess water from the radish, resulting in a better texture when stir-fried.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the drained julienned radish, the beef brisket, and all the seasoning ingredients: 1 Tbsp perilla oil, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp Korean soup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp fish sauce/tuna extract, 2 Tbsp chopped green onion, and 1 tsp ginger powder. Gently mix everything together with your hands, ‘jobal-jobal’ style, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed over the radish and brisket. Be careful not to overmix or mash the radish; a gentle hand is key.
Step 3
Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated radish and brisket mixture to the hot pan and stir-fry quickly. Beef brisket cooks very fast, so avoid overcooking, which can make it tough. Stir-fry for just 1-2 minutes until the radish is tender-crisp. Cooking over high heat for a short period ensures the fresh taste of the radish and the savory flavor of the brisket meld together beautifully, while maintaining a pleasant bite in the radish.
Step 4
Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or crushed sesame seeds to your preference. Give it a final toss to combine. Transfer the delicious beef and radish stir-fry to a serving plate. This dish is perfect served over hot rice or enjoyed as a side dish with any meal.
