Refreshing Radish Salad with Dongchimi Brine
Easy Homemade Dongchimi Radish Salad Recipe – A Delicious Side Dish Using Leftover Dongchimi Radishes
Let’s make a simple radish salad using leftover dongchimi radishes.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Dongchimi Radish
- A little bit of radish greens that were in the dongchimi brine (optional)
- A little bit of scallions that were in the dongchimi brine (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re making a refreshing radish salad that brings out the crisp and clean flavor of the dongchimi radish itself. It’s a wonderful side dish even without special ingredients.
Step 2
First, rinse the dongchimi radish under running water. It’s best if it’s not too salty. Slice it thinly into bite-sized pieces. Thicker slices offer a good chew, while thinner slices absorb the seasoning better.
Step 3
If you have any radish greens or scallions that were also in the dongchimi brine and added a refreshing taste, rinse them thoroughly and chop them into manageable lengths. These ingredients will add flavor and texture to your radish salad.
Step 4
Place the sliced dongchimi radish and the prepared radish greens and scallions into a bowl. Gently squeeze out excess water by clenching them lightly in your hands. Avoid squeezing too hard, as this can reduce the radish’s crispness.
Step 5
Add 2 teaspoons of gochugaru, a little bit of oligosaccharide (adjust to your desired sweetness), and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to the drained vegetables. Gently mix and toss them together. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in a raw flavor; a gentle toss is key.
Step 6
With this simple preparation, you’ll have a unique dongchimi radish salad that tastes wonderfully different from regular seasoned radish. The deep flavor of the dongchimi combined with the crispness of the vegetables makes it a fantastic side dish for rice or even a great accompaniment to drinks.
