Korean Spicy Radish Salad Made Simple
Korean spicy radish salad or Musaengchae is a quick and delicious side dish! My husband consumes about 3 cups worth of it in 2 days. Learn how to make the side dish in simple steps.
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Spicy Korean radish side dish has a crispy texture that lightens heavy dishes. It’s packed with a flavor that offers a hint of slightly pickled and spicy taste.
Alternative to Kimchi
While it’s not exactly kimchi, it’s a great option. It lasts longer than express kimchi that needs to be consumed within a day.
What to Eat with Kimchi Radish
It’s great to eat with just rice and a protein of choice. I like it with a fried egg.
Can mix it in bibimbap or with a heavy meal to break up the grease. Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Is Korean Radish the Same as Daikon Radish?
Kind of but not really. Korean radish or “mu” is shaped like a potato with a green top. Daikon radish is longer and thinner. Both are sweeter than red radishes that are a bit peppery.
Try the Korean spicy radish salad recipe
Korean Spicy Radish Salad Made Simple
Ingredients
- 1 Korean radish or Daikon radish
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 Green onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fish Sauce Alternative: Use soy sauce and a bit of vingear
- 1-2 tsp Gochugaru, Korean red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp Sweetener
- 1 tsp Roasted sesame seeds
- Salt
Instructions
- Rinse and peel the radish1 Korean radish or Daikon radish
- Use half of the radish. Use the entire radish for a larger quantity
- Cut the the radish into matchsticks
- In a bowl, add the radish and sprinkle salt to extract excess water. Let it sit for 5 mintuesSalt
- Squeeze out any liquid from the radish. Taste to see if the salt level is okay. If too salty, rinse with cold water
- In a separate bowl, mix garlic, chopped green onions, fish sauce, gochugaru, sweetner, and roasted sesame seeds2 tsp Garlic, minced, 2 Green onions, 1 1/2 tbsp Fish Sauce, 1-2 tsp Gochugaru, Korean red pepper flakes, 2 tsp Sweetener, 1 tsp Roasted sesame seeds
- Pour the radish into the sauce and mix until well combined
