Spicy Radish Salad with Scallions and Dongchimi Radish
Delicious ‘Scallion Dongchimi Radish Salad’ featuring Spring Scallions!
Try making this special side dish, ‘Scallion Dongchimi Radish Salad,’ which combines the freshness of spring scallions with the refreshing taste of dongchimi radish. Its crisp texture and sweet and sour flavor are exquisite.
Main Ingredients- 1 Dongchimi Radish (about the size of an adult’s palm, similar to a small winter radish)
- 1 bunch Spring Scallions
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1-2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1-2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dongchimi radish. Wash it thoroughly, then thinly julienne it to about 0.3cm thickness. It’s important to cut it thinly for a better texture.
Step 2
Soak the julienned dongchimi radish in cold water for about 5 to 10 minutes. This step helps to leach out some of the saltiness. If the radish is very salty, you can extend the soaking time. Drain the water afterward.
Step 3
Place the drained julienned radish into a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much water as possible by hand. Removing excess water is key to preventing the seasoning from becoming watery and ensuring a delicious mix.
Step 4
Wash the spring scallions thoroughly under running water, ensuring no dirt remains. Trim them to about 2-3 cm in length, making them easy to eat.
Step 5
Combine the squeezed dongchimi radish and the prepared spring scallions in a large bowl. Add all the seasoning ingredients: gochugaru, minced garlic, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
Step 6
Gently mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the radish and scallions. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed – add more salt if it’s not salty enough, or a little more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
Step 7
And there you have it! Your ‘Scallion Dongchimi Radish Salad’ is ready. It’s a unique and flavorful side dish, different from regular radish salads, offering the delightful fragrance of spring scallions and the refreshing taste of dongchimi radish. It’s perfect as a side for any meal or even as a snack!
