Nutritious Radish and Oyster Rice (Mugulbap) Made Easily in a Rice Cooker with a Delicious Sauce
How to Cook Radish and Oyster Rice in an Electric Rice Cooker & Savory Seasoning Sauce
Experience the delightful combination of plump, fresh oysters and the subtle sweetness of tender radish in this highly nutritious Mugulbap. You can enhance the flavor by adding various mushrooms or substitute the radish with finely chopped kimchi or dried radish greens for a unique twist. This recipe is perfect for a hearty meal, made conveniently in your rice cooker.
Main Ingredients
- 250g fresh oysters
- 3 hop rice (approx. 3 cups)
- 200g radish (approx. 1/4 medium)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse the fresh oysters in cold water with a pinch of salt dissolved in it. Swish them around lightly to clean. This method effectively removes any remaining oyster shell fragments or impurities. If you find any large shell pieces, carefully remove them by hand.
Step 2
Peel the radish and wash it thoroughly. Then, slice it into strips about 0.5 cm thick. Aim for slightly thicker strips than you would for a typical radish salad to ensure a pleasant, crisp texture after cooking.
Step 3
Wash the rice and let it drain for a few minutes. Reduce the amount of water you normally use for cooking rice by about 10%. Place the drained rice in the inner pot of your rice cooker. Spread the julienned radish evenly over the rice, and then carefully arrange the oysters on top of the radish. Cook using the standard white rice setting.
Step 4
While the rice is cooking, prepare the savory seasoning sauce. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and the finely chopped green onion. Mix all ingredients well until thoroughly combined to create a flavorful sauce.
Step 5
Once the rice cooker finishes cooking, gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle, being careful not to mash the grains. This step ensures that the flavors of the oysters and radish are evenly distributed throughout the rice, making it even more delicious. Using an electric rice cooker makes this process incredibly simple and time-saving.
Step 6
Serve the finished radish and oyster rice in bowls. Drizzle the prepared seasoning sauce over the rice and mix well before eating. This dish is a wonderful way to enjoy the season’s freshest oysters and the refreshing sweetness of radish. Savor this special oyster dish made easily at home!
