Crispy and Delicious Radish Salad (Mu Saengchae) Golden Recipe
A Rice-Stealing Side Dish for Every Meal! Easy Crispy Radish Salad
Wondering what to do with that radish sitting in your fridge? You’ve come to the right place! Making this simple radish salad will result in a dish so delicious, you’ll want it as a daily side dish. 🙂 While it takes about an hour to salt the radish, once that’s done, you’re almost finished! This flavorful radish salad is sure to disappear quickly.
Radish Salad Ingredients
- 1.5 small radishes
- 1 onion
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
Delicious Seasoning
- 0.5 Tbsp coarse salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 4-5 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- 0.5 Tbsp coarse salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 4-5 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the radishes and garlic thoroughly and prepare them. Although not in the original recipe, you can also add thinly sliced onion if you like. 🙂
Step 2
Cut the radishes into julienne strips about 0.5cm thick (not too thin). Place the julienned radishes in a bowl, add 0.5 Tbsp coarse salt and 1 Tbsp sugar, and mix well. Let it sit for about 1 hour to salt the radishes. This process makes the radish crispy and draws out moisture, enhancing its flavor.
Step 3
After 1 hour, drain the salted radishes in a colander and let the water naturally drain out. Leave them for about 5 minutes to remove excess moisture. While the radish is draining, finely mince the garlic. If using onion, slice it thinly. 🙂
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the drained radish, minced garlic, thinly sliced onion (if using), 5 Tbsp gochugaru, 4-5 Tbsp anchovy sauce, and 3 Tbsp vinegar. Mix everything together gently with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the radish.
Step 5
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed to your preference (e.g., sweetness, sourness, saltiness). Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and give it a light toss to finish. Your delicious radish salad is ready!
Step 6
Transfer the finished radish salad to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Its fresh, crisp taste will last for about a week, so it’s bound to be finished quickly!ㅎㅎ
