Sweet & Tangy Seaweed and Radish Salad (Muparae Muchim)
How to Make a Refreshing Seaweed and Radish Salad
Here’s how to make a delicious seaweed and radish salad that will awaken your taste buds with its sweet and sour flavors! It’s a perfect side dish for any meal.
Main Ingredients
- 80g Sea lettuce (Muparae)
- 150g Radish
For Washing Sea Lettuce
- 1 Tbsp Coarse salt
For Salting Radish
- 1/2 Tbsp Coarse salt
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- A pinch of Sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp Coarse salt
For Salting Radish
- 1/2 Tbsp Coarse salt
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- A pinch of Sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- A pinch of Sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, slice the red chili pepper lengthwise, remove the seeds, and then finely chop it into bite-sized pieces. This adds a beautiful color and enhances the flavor.
Step 2
Wash the radish, peel it, and then julienne it thinly, similar to how you would prepare it for a fresh salad (saengchae). Maintaining the radish’s crispiness is key.
Step 3
Add 1/2 Tbsp of coarse salt to the julienned radish and gently mix. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture. You’ll notice a lot of water will accumulate. Do not rinse the radish; instead, place it in a sieve and press out as much water as possible with your hands. This prevents the radish from becoming soggy and retains its crunchy texture.
Step 4
While the radish is salting, it’s time to clean the fragrant sea lettuce. Add 1 Tbsp of coarse salt to the sea lettuce and rub it vigorously under running water to remove any impurities. Washing with salt helps to thoroughly clean the seaweed, removing any grit or unwanted particles.
Step 5
After washing, squeeze out as much water as possible from the sea lettuce with your hands. Then, use kitchen scissors to cut it into manageable, bite-sized pieces. Cutting it into appropriate lengths will make it easier to eat.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp sugar, 4 Tbsp vinegar, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved. The goal here is to achieve a balanced sweet and sour flavor.
Step 7
Add the squeezed sea lettuce, the drained radish, and the chopped red chili pepper to the bowl with the dressing.
Step 8
Gently toss and mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the sea lettuce doesn’t clump. Make sure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly. Careful mixing is important for distributing the flavors.
Step 9
Finally, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning to your preference. If it’s not salty enough, add a little more salt or soy sauce. If you prefer it sweeter or tangier, add more sugar or vinegar. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor. Enjoy your perfectly seasoned salad!
