Chewy and Delicious Dried Radish Salad (Muchim)
Recipe for Chewy Dried Radish Salad made with Seasonal Autumn Radish
A perfect side dish that will make you want more rice! Enjoy making this delicious dried radish salad at home, featuring a soft, chewy texture and excellent savory flavor. The addition of onion-infused soy sauce adds a deeper, richer taste.
Main Ingredients- 3 handfuls of dried radish (approx. 300g when rehydrated in soy sauce mixture)
- 1.5 cups of onion-infused soy sauce
Seasoning Ingredients- 4 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the dried radish by gently rubbing it with your hands in cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Repeat this process about 4 times. This step is crucial for eliminating the radish’s characteristic earthy or slightly pungent smell, resulting in a much cleaner taste.
Step 2
After washing thoroughly, place the dried radish in a sieve to drain any excess water. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow it to naturally release moisture. This will help the seasonings to penetrate better in the next steps.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to rehydrate the dried radish and infuse it with flavor. Use the special onion-infused soy sauce you prepared earlier and pour it over the drained dried radish. The sweetness and umami from the onion will soak into the radish, adding a unique and delightful flavor.
Step 4
This is the dried radish after soaking in the onion-infused soy sauce overnight. The radish should have absorbed the soy sauce, becoming moist and tender. Carefully pour off any excess soy sauce left at the bottom; it’s important to adjust the seasoning so it’s not too salty.
Step 5
Finally, add all the prepared seasoning ingredients (gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame seeds, corn syrup, chopped green onion, and sesame oil) to the radish. Gently mix and massage everything together with your hands. Initially, the chili flakes might not appear fully distributed, giving a lighter red color, but as time passes, the soy sauce mixture and gochugaru will meld, developing a mouthwatering red hue. Enjoy your perfectly chewy and flavorful dried radish salad!
