Chewy and Crispy Dried Radish Salad (Mumalengi Muchim)
How to Make Delicious Dried Radish Salad: A Chewy and Crispy Side Dish for Large Batches
Introducing the amazing Dried Radish Salad (Mumalengi Muchim) with its wonderfully chewy texture! It pairs perfectly with meat dishes and makes for a fantastic, satisfying side dish. Try making this simple Mumalengi Muchim recipe at home!
Main Ingredients- 1 large handful of dried radish (approx. 100g)
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make this delightful chewy Dried Radish Salad (Mumalengi Muchim)! First, prepare one large handful (about 100g) of dried radish. Dried radish offers a wonderful nutty flavor that intensifies with every chew.
Step 2
Soak the dried radish in cold water for about 20 to 30 minutes to rehydrate and soften it. Be careful not to soak it for too long, as it might become too mushy.
Step 3
Once rehydrated, rinse the dried radish under cold running water to clean it thoroughly. This step helps remove any dust or impurities.
Step 4
After rinsing, gently squeeze out as much water as possible from the dried radish with your hands. Ensuring excess water is removed is crucial for the seasoning to adhere well and create a flavorful salad.
Step 5
In a bowl with the squeezed dried radish, add the gochugaru, sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, corn syrup, and plum extract. Gently mix and knead the ingredients together with your hands (jomul-jomul) until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle in a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and mix once more. This adds a wonderful nutty aroma and flavor, completing your delicious Mumalengi Muchim!
Step 7
Enjoy this incredibly tasty Dried Radish Salad with its satisfying chewy texture! It’s a simple yet fantastic side dish that’s sure to become a favorite. Bon appétit!
