🌶️ Spicy Korean Radish Salad (Musaengchae) Recipe | Quick Kimchi Style Banchan

🥗 Introduction:

This Musaengchae is a spicy Korean radish salad — crunchy, tangy, and fiery. It’s a quick, kimchi-style side dish that adds a bold flavor punch to any Korean meal. Perfect with rice, grilled meats, or Korean BBQ!

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 medium Korean radish (or daikon)

• 1 tbsp salt

• 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)

• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the radish

Peel and julienne the radish (thin matchstick-style slices). Add salt and let it sit for 10–15 minutes to draw out water. Then squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 2: Make the seasoning

In a bowl, mix gochugaru, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil.

Step 3: Toss everything

Add the radish into the spice mix and toss until fully coated. Add chopped green onions and toss again.

Step 4: Chill and serve

Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

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💡 Tips and Notes:

• Use Korean radish (mu) for best crunch, or substitute with daikon

• For a less spicy version, reduce gochugaru

• Keeps in fridge for 3–4 days

• Pairs well with Korean BBQ, rice, noodles, or bibimbap

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❓FAQs:

Q1: Can I use regular white radish?

Yes, but texture may be slightly softer than Korean radish.

Q2: Is this a type of kimchi?

It's a quick version — not fermented, but similar in flavor.

Q3: How spicy is this?

Medium-high spice level; adjust gochugaru to your taste

🙏 Final Thank You Line:

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