Chewy and Delicious Dried Radish Pickle Salad
How to Make the Best Dried Radish Pickle Salad at Home
This is your ultimate guide to mastering dried radish (muchim). We’ll cover everything from slicing fresh radishes to make dried radishes, drying them, preparing the pickles, and finally, how to make the most delicious dried radish salad. Store-bought dried radish pickles can cost between 3,000 to 5,000 won for just a small handful. But with just one day of effort at home, you can easily make enough dried radishes, pickles, and salad to last for months! This chewy, flavorful dish is a beloved side for rice that everyone, young and old, will enjoy.
Ingredients- Dried radish pickles 1 cup
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Chopped green onion 1/2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Corn syrup or rice syrup 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil (a drizzle)
- Toasted sesame seeds (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To begin making this delicious dried radish salad, measure out about 1 cup of your prepared dried radish pickles. We will also be using about 3 tablespoons of the pickle brine to enhance the flavor of our salad dressing.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the seasoning! In a bowl, combine the reserved pickle brine with 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1/2 tablespoon of chopped green onion. Add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup for a touch of sweetness. Finally, add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds to your preference. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until you have a well-combined and flavorful dressing base.
Step 3
Add the dried radish pickles to the prepared seasoning and gently mix with your hands, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. It’s important to thoroughly combine the seasoning with the radish. For the best flavor, allow the seasoned radish to sit at room temperature for about a day to let the flavors meld and deepen. After this resting period, store the salad in the refrigerator and enjoy it for weeks to come.
