Crisp and Refreshing Easy Radish Salad (Mu Saengchae)
How to Make Delicious Radish Salad with Just 250g of Radish
After making beef radish soup, you have about 250g of radish left and are wondering what to do with it? This recipe for quick and easy radish salad is the perfect solution! Enjoy the crisp texture and sweet and tangy flavor. It’s a wonderful topping for warm rice or a hearty beef radish soup!
Main Ingredients
- 250g Radish (approx. 1/4 of a medium radish)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1.5 tsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1.5 tsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare the 250g of radish. Slice the radish as thinly and long as possible into matchsticks. Thin slices ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and results in a better texture. Using a mandoline slicer can make this process much easier.
Step 2
Place the shredded radish in a bowl and add 0.5 tsp of salt. Gently massage the radish with your hands. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to draw out some moisture, which will help create a crisper texture. (Tip: Don’t knead too vigorously, or the radish might become mushy.)
Step 3
Lightly squeeze out the excess water from the salted radish. Now, add the seasoning ingredients. Start with 1 tsp of minced garlic. The pungent aroma of garlic will enhance the overall flavor of the radish salad.
Step 4
Next, add 1 tsp of sugar to provide sweetness. Sugar helps to balance the radish’s slight spiciness and enhances its umami flavor.
Step 5
For a nutty and aromatic finish, add 1 tsp of sesame oil. Sesame oil will make the radish salad’s taste richer and more complex.
Step 6
Finally, add 1.5 tsp of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for color and a touch of heat. If you enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to add a little more.
Step 7
Once all the seasonings are added, gently mix everything together again with your hands. It’s important to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the radish. Sprinkle 1 tsp of toasted sesame seeds on top for extra nuttiness. Your delicious radish salad is now ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for a while for an even more refreshing taste.
