Crispy Dongchimi Radish Salad: A Rice-Stealing Side Dish Recipe
How to Make a Simple and Delicious Dongchimi Radish Salad!
This is a super simple recipe to make a mouthwatering side dish using dongchimi radish that will have you devouring your rice! Enjoy the perfect crispy texture and sweet and tangy flavor.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Dongchimi Radish
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A small amount of Green Onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dongchimi radish by washing it thoroughly.
Step 2
Trim off the leafy tops and the tough stem end of the dongchimi radish. Slice the radish thinly into bite-sized, flat pieces (nabak-썰기). Rinse the sliced radish lightly in cold water once or twice to remove any dirt. Drain well in a colander; this is crucial to maintain its crispiness and prevent it from becoming watery.
Step 3
Place the drained radish slices in a mixing bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of sugar and gently massage the radish with your hands (jomul-jomul). Adding sugar first helps draw out the radish’s moisture, making it tender and allowing the seasonings to penetrate better. Ensure the sugar is evenly distributed.
Step 4
Next, add 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Gently mix again until well combined. You can adjust the amount of gochugaru to your preference; add more if you like it spicier.
Step 5
Once all the ingredients are mixed well,
Step 6
Finally, finely chop a small amount of green onion to prepare it. This will add a fragrant aroma.
Step 7
Add the chopped green onion to the radish mixture. Drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil will enhance your appetite.
Step 8
Gently mix everything together one last time to ensure the sesame oil and green onion are well incorporated.
Step 9
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed. Feel free to add more gochugaru if you prefer a spicier dish. Your delicious dongchimi radish salad is now ready! It can be enjoyed immediately, or for an even better flavor, let it rest in the refrigerator for a short while to allow the flavors to meld.
