Colorful and Beautiful Radish Wraps (Mussam Mari)
Diet-Friendly Radish Wraps Recipe to Brighten Your Spring Appetite
These ‘Colorful and Beautiful Radish Wraps’ are made by rolling fresh vegetables and light ingredients inside transparent radish sheets. They are visually appealing, delicious, and a great diet-friendly option. They are also perfect for special occasions and entertaining guests. Here’s how to make these radish wraps, highlighting the natural flavors of fresh ingredients.
Radish Wraps Main Ingredients
- Radish wrappers, appropriate amount (store-bought)
- Imitation crab sticks (kani) 4 sticks
- Tofu 1 block (approx. 300g)
- Red bell pepper 1/4
- King oyster mushroom 1/2
- Cucumber 1/2
- Sprouts (radish or similar) 1/2 pack
- Spinach stems (for tying wraps) a little
- Salt, a pinch
- Cooking oil, a little
Refreshing Sauce Ingredients
- Mustard sauce 2 Tbsp
- Prepared mustard 1/3 Tbsp
- Salt, a pinch
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
- Water 1 Tbsp
- Mustard sauce 2 Tbsp
- Prepared mustard 1/3 Tbsp
- Salt, a pinch
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
- Water 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the filling ingredients for your radish wraps. Slice the king oyster mushroom, red bell pepper, and cucumber into strips slightly shorter than the width of your radish wrappers, about 0.7-1 cm thick. Cut the tofu into approximately 1 cm thick slices. Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides of the tofu slices to season. Rinse the sprouts under cold running water, soak them briefly in cold water, and then drain well to ensure they are fresh and crisp.
Step 2
Next, prepare the spinach stems that will be used to tie the wraps. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Blanch the spinach stems for about 15-20 seconds; be careful not to overcook them as they can become mushy. Immediately rinse the blanched spinach stems in cold water to cool them down, then gently squeeze out excess water. Trim them to a suitable length for tying.
Step 3
Let’s add flavor by lightly pan-frying the tofu and king oyster mushrooms. Lightly grease a pan with cooking oil and fry the tofu slices over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides. Place the fried tofu on paper towels to absorb excess oil and let it cool. Lightly grill the king oyster mushrooms in the same pan, sprinkling a pinch of salt for seasoning.
Step 4
All the ingredients are now prepared. We are ready to assemble these beautiful and delicious radish wraps!
Step 5
Now, let’s make the refreshing sauce. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of mustard sauce, 1/3 Tbsp of prepared mustard, a pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp of vinegar, 1 Tbsp of lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp of water. Whisk everything together until well combined. This sauce focuses on the natural flavors of the ingredients; you can add a touch of honey or sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Step 6
It’s time to assemble the radish wraps! Gently pat the radish wrappers to remove excess moisture. Arrange your prepared ingredients – tofu, imitation crab sticks, sliced red bell pepper, cucumber, grilled king oyster mushrooms, and sprouts – attractively on one half of a radish wrapper. Avoid overfilling, as it can make the wraps difficult to roll and prone to breaking.
Step 7
Starting from one edge, carefully and firmly roll up the radish wrapper with the filling. Use a prepared spinach stem to gently tie the wrap and secure its shape. For a neat presentation, tie the knot on the underside of the wrap so it’s hidden when served.
Step 8
Your colorful, beautiful, and healthy radish wraps are complete! Serve these meticulously crafted wraps with the dipping sauce and enjoy. They make a wonderful dish for entertaining guests or a light, satisfying meal.
