Crispy and Delicious Radish Salad (Mu Saengchae Muchim) Kids Love
Crispy and Delicious Radish Salad (Mu Saengchae Muchim) Kids Love
Perfect for Bibimbap: Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy Radish Salad for the Whole Family!
A recipe for a refreshing radish salad (Mu Saengchae Muchim) with a delightful crunchy texture and clean taste, made from freshly bought radishes. It’s a fantastic side dish for rice or a wonderful ingredient for bibimbap!
Main Ingredients- 1/2 medium radish (approx. 500g)
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp MSG (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp MSG (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare half of the radish. Wash the skin thoroughly, then thinly and evenly julienne it using a mandoline slicer or a knife. Slicing it thinly helps the seasoning penetrate well and improves the texture.
Step 2
Place the julienned radish in a bowl. Add all the prepared seasoning ingredients: 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp MSG (optional), 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp sugar. It might seem like there isn’t enough seasoning at first, but that’s okay. Gently mix everything with your hands to ensure the seasoning coats the radish evenly.
Step 3
After mixing the seasonings, taste the radish salad and adjust the saltiness if needed. The amount of fish sauce or salt can vary depending on the radish’s moisture content and your preference. Always taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. If you prefer it a bit more sweet and tangy, you can add a tiny bit of sugar or vinegar.
Step 4
Once all the seasonings are well combined, your delicious Mu Saengchae Muchim is ready! The crisp texture and the sweet and spicy flavor make it a perfect rice accompaniment. It’s delicious right away, but chilling it in the refrigerator for a while will make it even more refreshing and tasty.
