Savory and Spicy Dried Radish Salad (Mumalengi Muchim)
The Ultimate Golden Recipe for Delicious Mumalengi Muchim
With just this recipe, you’ll be able to make a wonderfully savory and flavorful dried radish salad. Perfect for any meal!
Main Ingredients- 300g dried radish (Mumalengi)
- 3 tsp red pepper flakes (Gochugaru)
- 2 tsp anchovy sauce (Aekjeot)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (Ganjang)
- 2 tsp oligosaccharide
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To achieve a deeper, more complex flavor in your Mumalengi Muchim, it’s better to soak the ingredients before mixing directly with seasonings. I’ll guide you through a special method that yields a flavor akin to aged, fermented radish.
Step 2
First, soak the 300g of dried radish in cold water for about 30 minutes. This process will soften the radish, allowing it to absorb seasonings better and improve its texture.
Step 3
After soaking, rinse the dried radish thoroughly under running water to remove any dust or impurities. Then, squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands. Excess moisture can dilute the flavors and make the salad watery.
Step 4
To the well-squeezed dried radish, add 3 teaspoons of red pepper flakes and mix well to coat evenly. This step, often called ‘dressing it in red pepper flakes,’ imparts a beautiful color, similar to aged radish, and enhances the flavor. Let the coated radish sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flakes to adhere and penetrate.
Step 5
Next, add 2 teaspoons of anchovy sauce and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce in equal parts. Anchovy sauce is key to adding that characteristic savory depth (umami) to the radish. Follow this with 2 teaspoons of oligosaccharide for a touch of sweetness and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic for a pleasant pungent kick.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Gently mix everything together with your hands, massaging the ingredients until the seasonings are evenly distributed. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can break down the radish pieces.
Step 7
And there you have it – a delicious Mumalengi Muchim with incredible depth of flavor! Using anchovy sauce makes this recipe surprisingly simple yet remarkably tasty. Enjoy this delightful side dish with your rice. Isn’t it wonderfully easy?
