Chewy and Delicious Dried Radish Salad (Mool-namul Muchim)
Essential Home Cooking! The Golden Recipe for Dried Radish Salad (Mool-namul Muchim)
A side dish that tastes great even after time passes, with a delightful chewy texture and a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors! Make a generous batch and enjoy it as a hearty side dish or a perfect addition to your lunchbox. This addictive dried radish salad will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time. Let me guide you through the detailed steps.
Main Ingredients- Dried Radish (Mool-namul) 100g
- Scallions 6 stalks
Rice Flour Paste- Sweet Rice Flour 1 Tbsp
- Water 250ml
- Sweet Rice Flour 1 Tbsp
- Water 250ml
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the dried radish (Mool-namul) in water until softened. The soaking time will vary depending on how dry the radish is. The radish I used was very dry, so I soaked it for about 1 hour. Take a piece out periodically to taste; soak until it reaches your desired chewy texture. Once softened, rinse the dried radish thoroughly under running water twice, then squeeze out as much water as possible by hand.
Step 2
Next, let’s make the rice flour paste. In a pot, combine 1 Tbsp of sweet rice flour with 250ml of water and whisk until smooth with no lumps. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for another minute until thickened. Allow the rice flour paste to cool completely. If you don’t have sweet rice flour, you can substitute with regular rice flour or wheat flour.
Step 3
Cut the scallions into approximately 4cm lengths. Adding a generous amount of scallions will significantly enhance the flavor of your dried radish salad.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning sauce. To the completely cooled rice flour paste, add all the prepared seasoning ingredients: 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 4 Tbsp fish sauce, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp plum extract, 3 Tbsp corn syrup, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp sesame seeds.
Step 5
Stir all the seasoning ingredients well until evenly combined to create a flavorful sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
Step 6
Add the squeezed dried radish to the prepared seasoning sauce. Gently mix with your hands, ‘jogin-jogin’ style, ensuring the seasoning coats the radish evenly without mashing it. It’s important to mix gently to avoid breaking the radish pieces.
Step 7
Finally, add the chopped scallions and mix lightly until they are just coated with the seasoning. The fresh aroma and crisp texture of the scallions will make the salad even more delicious.
Step 8
Dried radish salad can become a bit bland as time passes, so it’s best to season it slightly saltier from the beginning. This way, it will maintain its flavor when you eat it later.
Step 9
Portion the finished dried radish salad into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator. This will allow you to enjoy it for a long time.
Step 10
Dried radish salad can easily become dry over time, so it’s good to make it with enough sauce initially to keep it moist and flavorful. This chewy and delicious dried radish salad is an excellent side dish and the ultimate rice thief that whets your appetite. It’s also perfect for lunchboxes, so be sure to make it!
