Chewy Dried Radish and Chili Leaves Salad
The Perfect Appetizer for a Lost Appetite! Chewy Dried Radish and Chili Leaves Salad
When you lack side dishes, this makes a perfect staple! Introducing our Dried Radish and Chili Leaves Salad. The pleasantly chewy texture of the dried radish combined with the fragrant chili leaves creates a fantastic harmony. This salad is delicious even when stored for a long time and is also said to be good for preventing osteoporosis, making it a wonderful healthy side for the whole family. Behold this special homemade side dish that’s a true rice thief – try making it now!
Main Ingredients- Dried Radish 200g
- Dried Chili Leaves 100g
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 200g of dried radish.
Step 2
Soak the prepared dried radish in plenty of hot water for about 10 minutes until softened. Then, drain thoroughly using a sieve. This process will make the radish suitably tender while maintaining its chewy texture.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the dried chili leaves. Soak the dried chili leaves in cold water until they become tender. Soaking them sufficiently will improve their texture.
Step 4
Briefly blanch the softened dried chili leaves in boiling water. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy. After blanching, drain them well using a sieve.
Step 5
Add 2 Tbsp of gochugaru (chili powder) to the drained dried radish and mix well with your hands. Marinating with chili powder first helps the radish absorb the seasoning better and gives it a beautiful color.
Step 6
Add the prepared dried chili leaves to the chili-marinated dried radish and prepare to mix them together.
Step 7
Now, add all the seasoning ingredients (Gochujang 1 Tbsp, Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp, Plum Extract 1 Tbsp, Minced Garlic 1/2 Tbsp, Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp, Sugar 1/2 Tbsp, Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp) and mix everything gently with your hands until well combined. Finally, sprinkle generously with 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for added nuttiness. Your chewy and savory Dried Radish and Chili Leaves Salad is now complete!
Step 8
The chewy texture is truly amazing and tastes fantastic with rice! It’s a true rice thief. Enjoy your meal!
