**Musangchae: A Refreshing Korean Daikon Radish Salad**
Musangchae is a refreshing and tangy Korean salad made with daikon radish, a type of white radish. It's a popular side dish that's often served with grilled meats, such as bulgogi or galbi. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Musangchae is made with a variety of ingredients, including daikon radish, salt, sugar, vinegar, and gochugaru (Korean chili powder). Some recipes also include other ingredients, such as garlic, ginger, or sesame seeds. The salad is typically made by first salting the daikon radish to draw out the moisture. The radish is then rinsed and combined with the other ingredients. Musangchae can be served immediately or chilled for later.
This article provides two recipes for musangchae: a classic recipe and a spicy recipe. The classic recipe is a good starting point for those who are new to Korean cuisine. The spicy recipe adds a bit of heat to the salad, making it a good choice for those who like their food with a kick.
Both recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious and healthy side dish. They're also a great way to use up leftover daikon radish. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give musangchae a try.
MUSAENGCHAE (KOREAN SPICY RADISH SALAD)
Korean Spicy radish side dish (banchan) - great in bibimbap and as a kimchi substitute!
Provided by Hyosun
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean the radish by scrubbing with a brush and/or scratching off the stubborn impurities with a small knife. Peel the skin only if necessary. Cut into matchsticks (about ⅛ to 1/4-inch thick).
- Sprinkle the salt over the radish and toss well to coat evenly. Let sit for about 20 minutes until the radish has softened and released some liquid. Drain excess liquid. Do not rinse.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, except the scallion and sesame seeds. Mix well by hand. Taste and add more salt or fish sauce, if necessary.
- Throw in the scallion and sesame seeds and toss everything well.
MUSANGCHAE, DAIKON (WHITE RADISH) SALAD, LIKE KOREAN RADISH KIMC
This recipe is a cold daikon radish salad with a basic sweet hot and sour flavor that we have been making for years. Even though it isn't an actual kimchi, my husband still calls it radish kimchi, as the flavors are similar and it reminds him of the radish kimchi's he had in Korea. We often serve this as a side dish to Galbi (Korean short ribs). Please note that the ingredient amounts are estimates, please adjust as your tastes see fit. I always 'taste as I go' and adjust as needed, especially the red pepper powder. I use the same red pepper powder used to make kimchi, it can be found at most oriental stores, however, in a pinch, I have used regular red pepper.
Provided by TheShields
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the radish and cut into really thin strips. I use a Japanese mandolin with a medium shred blade for this.
- Place the radish in a medium bowl and mix with the red pepper powder.
- Add the sugar, salt, green onion and garlic, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the radish mixture with the vinegar and mix well.
- Let sit for a few minutes, taste, and adjust if needed, sometimes more vinegar or sugar is needed. It often depends on the sweetness of the radish itself.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
DAIKON RADISH SALAD
Make and share this Daikon Radish Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- mix carrots and daikon
- mix everything else but seeds together mix pour over radishs top with seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 141.8, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.2
DAIKON SALAD - MU SAINGCHAI
This is a very light salad from Korea and something similar to one served at a local Korean restaurant. You can julienne the vegetables if you have the patience but I use a Japanese mandolin, it has various attachments and makes the job so much easier. This would be served as part of a meal
Provided by Coasty
Categories Pears
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the radish and either cut into julienne strips or use a vegetable mandolin. Peel the nashi and do the same. Soak the nashi in cold water with the lemon juice (this stops the pear browning).
- Slice all parts of the spring onions finely.
- After toasting the sesame seeds cool slightly and then crush in a mortar and pestle. It doesn't have to be mashed to a paste. Mix this with all the other dressing ingredients. The chili is optional.
- Drain the nashi and mix with the radish and spring onion and pour over the dressing. Let sit for 2 hours before serving to let the flavours develop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 904.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.9
DAIKON RADISH WITH CHICKEN-KOREAN STYLE
Had a lot of daikon in the fridge and I wanted to try something different. Came across this recipe some time ago and loved it.
Provided by zoukncook
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel daikon and cut into 1/2 inch half moons.
- Cut chicken into 1/2- 1 inch pieces.
- Heat oil. Add daikon and chicken and sauté over high heat. Stir in crushed garlic and chili flakes/pepper.
- Add all ingredients for the cooking sauce. Cook over medium heat, constantly skimming.
- When the sauce has nearly evaporated, sprinkle sesame oil.
- Remove from heat and serve. Great with rice.
- Even better the day after!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.6, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 2034.3, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 14.8, Protein 40.5
MOO SAENG CHAE (MARINATED RADISH SALAD)
I don't know how closely this recipe follows the traditional Korean recipe; I make do with what produce is available here. For this recipe I used both daikon radish and icicle radish. I'm sure other varieties will work. Use fresh, crisp farm fresh radishes. Limpy grocery chain radishes won't work. Spicy!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare marinade and set aside. Note: I cut down the amount of soy sauce from 3 T. to 1 T.- add more if you wish.
- Peel radishes and cut into matchstick strips.
- Peel, core and seed apple; cut into matchstick strips. Soak in cold water with a good squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Slice the spring onions crosswise into thirds then lengthwise cut into thin strips, including both white and green parts.
- Combine the salad dressing with the radish, well-drained apple strips and green onion.
- Cover and chill before serving. Best made 1-2 hours in advance to allow to marinate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 843.5, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 1.8
JAPANESE STYLE CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD
Inspired by sunomono a Japanese salad often made with cukes and daikon radish. Posted for ZWT2. Cooking Light/June issue. Cooking time is time chilling!
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion, radishes and cucumber in a medium bowl.
- Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended.
- Drizzle vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.
- Cover and chill 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
BEEF CUBES WITH DAIKON RADISH SZECHUAN STYLE
This is a Chinese Szechuan dish using an Asian white radish... and slow cooking is used to blend the flavors. You can cook this on a stove top or crock pot, your choice.
Provided by SkipperSy
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- PREPARATION:.
- Place the beef cubes in a bowl and add the rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, tapioca powder and mix well, set aside.
- Using s carrot peel remove the outer skin of the Daikon radish and then cut length wise, next cut into 2 inch pieces, then slightly rounding off/trim all the edges, place in a bowl, cover with water, set aside.
- COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:.
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a wok and when hot add the beef cubes, stir-fry and brown on all sides.
- Place the beef cubes in a big pot and add the scallion, ginger, 4-5 cups of water (to cover).
- Add the star anise and 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce and bring to a boil, skim off the scum from the top, and lower the heat to very low boil, cover and cook for about 1-2 hours (stir once in a while as needed).
- When the meat is almost tender, drain the water from the Daikon radish and add to the pot.
- Continue to cook until the beef and Daikon radish is tender (not to soft), stir once in a while.
- Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce to your liking.
- Serve with white rice, an Asian vegetable and enjoy.
- NOTES:.
- A) ALTERNATE, CROCK POT COOKING: Brown the meat as noted above (including ingredients mentioned in the "Preparation Instructions"), then add the beef into a crock pot, add 1/2 cup beef stock, star anise and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Next set the crock pot to high 4 hours (depends on your model). At about 3 1/2 hours add the Daikon radish (and more beef stock if needed), a quick stir, cover and continue to cook. Check the radish to see that it is tender and add more soy sauce to taste. When done, serve with white rice and an Asian vegetable.
- B) Do not overcook the meat or Daikon radish when using either a stove top or a crock pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.8, Fat 108.1, SaturatedFat 43.2, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 940.2, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14.9
Tips:
- Choose the freshest, crispest white radishes you can find. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
- For a milder salad, use less gochugaru (Korean chili powder). You can also add a bit of sugar to balance out the heat.
- If you don't have any dasida (Korean soup stock powder), you can substitute chicken or vegetable broth powder.
- Masaging the daikon radish with salt will bring out the best color and flavor. Be sure to rinse it off thoroughly before adding the other ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Musangchae is a delicious and refreshing Korean radish salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give musangchae a try!
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