Crispy, Sweet & Tangy Quick Radish Salad (Mu Geotjeori)
The Best Time for Radishes! A Magical Mu Saengchae & Mu Geotjeori Recipe Made Without Salting
Introducing a radish salad made with crisp, seasonal radishes! This Mu Geotjeori recipe is incredibly simple, requiring no separate salting process – just mix in the seasonings and it’s ready to eat. All the seasonings can be added at once for a quick and flavorful side dish that will whet your appetite. It’s so delicious, it might just steal the show at your dinner table. Give it a try!
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium radish
- 1/2 onion
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt (or 1/3 Tbsp regular salt)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes; adjust to spice preference)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness preference)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (crush for extra nutty flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt (or 1/3 Tbsp regular salt)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes; adjust to spice preference)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness preference)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (crush for extra nutty flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the fresh radish thoroughly and peel it. Then, julienne the radish thinly. Using a mandoline slicer will make this process much faster and ensure uniform cuts, making it more convenient.
Step 2
Similarly, peel the onion and julienne it thinly, just like the radish. Cutting the onion to a similar thickness as the radish will create a pleasant textural balance.
Step 3
Place the julienned radish in a large bowl. Add 1/2 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru, and 2 Tbsp perilla oil. Gently mix with your hands, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed onto the radish. This initial mixing helps maintain the radish’s crisp texture.
Step 4
Add the julienned onion to the seasoned radish. Mix lightly to combine.
Step 5
Oops, I made a mistake! I completely forgot the garlic and sesame seeds, crucial ingredients. Now, add 1 Tbsp minced garlic and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix everything thoroughly again. It’s important to mix well to ensure all seasonings are incorporated evenly.
Step 6
Now, your delicious Radish Salad (Mu Geotjeori) is complete, with all ingredients and seasonings perfectly blended! Its crisp texture and sweet and tangy flavor are truly irresistible. Enjoy it right away as a side dish with your rice. It can become watery over time, so it’s best enjoyed fresh for the optimal taste.
