Delicious and Easy Braised Radish Recipe
No Fish? No Problem! Super Simple Braised Radish Recipe
Whip up a delicious side dish with just one radish from your fridge! This savory and sweet braised radish is a perfect match for a bowl of warm rice.
Main Ingredients- 1/4 Korean radish (about 300-400g)
- 1 cup water (200ml)
Seasoning Ingredients- 5 Tbsp soy sauce (75ml)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance, 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin, 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic (30g)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (30g)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (15ml)
- A little chopped green onion (for garnish)
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce (75ml)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance, 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin, 30ml)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic (30g)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (30g)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (15ml)
- A little chopped green onion (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the radish thoroughly. Then, slice it into thick, semi-circular or rectangular pieces, about 1.5 cm thick. Slicing them too thinly might cause them to break apart, so aim for a good thickness.
Step 2
Prepare a wide pot or wok with a thick bottom. Arrange the sliced radish pieces on the bottom of the pot, making sure they don’t overlap too much. This layering helps the radish absorb the seasoning evenly.
Step 3
Pour in 1 cup (200ml) of water, just enough to partially cover the radish. If you add too much water, the flavor might become diluted, so adjust the amount based on the thickness of your radish slices.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce! Measure out 5 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp cooking wine, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp plum extract. Add all these ingredients to the pot. Give it a quick stir to combine the seasonings.
Step 5
Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Once the liquid starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. This is the braising process where the seasoning will gradually infuse into the radish.
Step 6
Radish takes a bit of time to cook through, so keeping the lid on is essential to prevent the seasoning from burning or the radish from sticking to the bottom. Occasionally, gently swirl the pot by holding the handles – this helps prevent sticking.
Step 7
Braise for about 15-20 minutes. You’ll notice the liquid reducing to a nice glaze, and the radish should be tender when pierced with a chopstick. Once the radish is cooked through and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, turn off the heat.
Step 8
Transfer the finished braised radish to a serving dish. Garnish generously with freshly chopped green onions for a beautiful presentation and an added burst of flavor. Enjoy your delicious braised radish with a warm bowl of rice!
