Fresh Seaweed Salad (Myeok Muchim) – No Boiling Required!
Experience the Ocean’s Freshness: A Vibrant Seaweed Salad Recipe, Prepared Without Boiling!
Seaweed is a nutritional powerhouse, and this time of year, especially as the weather cools, it becomes exceptionally tender and flavorful. This recipe allows you to enjoy fresh seaweed in its purest form, capturing the authentic taste of the sea without blanching. It’s a simple yet delightful way to incorporate this healthy ingredient into your diet. https://youtu.be/DZmfvdVl9E0
Main Ingredients- 400g fresh raw seaweed
- 200g Korean radish (mu)
- 1 red chili pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The key to a delicious fresh seaweed salad is using very fresh seaweed. If the seaweed isn’t fresh, it can have a fishy taste, so be sure to select the best quality you can find.
Step 2
Rinse the fresh seaweed thoroughly under cold running water. Sprinkle a little salt over it and gently rub with your hands to clean off any sliminess and to help soften it. Rinse again 3-4 times to remove all salt, then squeeze out as much water as possible by hand.
Step 3
Trim off any tough, fibrous root parts from the seaweed. Cut the tender stems and leaves into bite-sized pieces. Cutting them to a manageable length will ensure the dressing coats them well and makes them easier to eat.
Step 4
Peel the Korean radish and julienne it into thin matchsticks, about 2mm thick. If the slices are too thick, they won’t cook evenly and might not have the best texture. Cut the red chili pepper in half, remove the seeds, and julienne it thinly. Mince the garlic finely for the seasoning.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed seaweed, julienned radish, red chili pepper, and minced garlic. Add the fine sea salt, plum extract, cooking wine, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Gently mix everything together with your hands, tossing carefully as if gently massaging, until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the seasoning. Avoid overmixing, which can make the seaweed mushy. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the sea!
