Korean radish salad (Mu-saengchae: 무생채)

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Jicama offers a similar crunch and flavor, while regular radish is more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola is often less expensive.

Peel and cut 1 pound of Korean radish into thin strips.

Chop 1 green onion finely and mince 2 garlic cloves.

Add 2 tablespoons of hot pepper flakes (gochugaru) and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce to the radish mixture.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand.

Serve with rice or noodles.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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