Crispy and Delicious Radish Salad (Moo Saeng Chae Muchim) – The Golden Recipe
The Best Side Dish to Boost Your Appetite! How to Make Radish Salad Easily
Transform those neglected radishes from your fridge into a fresh and crunchy radish salad! This recipe is so easy to follow, anyone can make a delicious version. Add vitality to your meal with its sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
Main Ingredients
- Radish (1 medium-sized)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Green Onion
- 1 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented shrimp) with brine
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Kkanari or Anchovy)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt (1 Tbsp for salting radish, adjust to taste)
- A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesil)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Green Onion
- 1 Tbsp Saeujeot (fermented shrimp) with brine
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Kkanari or Anchovy)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt (1 Tbsp for salting radish, adjust to taste)
- A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the radish thoroughly. Then, using a slicer or a knife, cut it into long, thin strips about 0.3cm thick. In a bowl, combine the julienned radish with 1 Tbsp of salt and 1 Tbsp of sugar. Gently mix and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes to salt. This process draws out excess moisture, ensuring a crisp texture.
Step 2
Discard the water that has accumulated from salting the radish. Lightly squeeze out any remaining moisture. Add the minced garlic (optional, 1 Tbsp), minced green onion (2 Tbsp), plum extract (2 Tbsp), gochugaru (3 Tbsp), fish sauce (1 Tbsp), and saeujeot (1 Tbsp, or just its brine) to the radish strips. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring all the radish is evenly coated with the seasonings. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the radish mushy.
Step 3
Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and flavor. Give it one last gentle mix. Your delicious radish salad is ready! While it’s tasty right away, chilling it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in an even richer taste.
