Mu Namul (Radish Side Dish)
a Korean side dish made with white radish!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound Korean radish (mu/moo)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons soup soy sauce (optional)
- salt to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon, if using soup soy sauce, otherwise 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 scallion (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Clean the radish. Peel the skin if necessary. You don't need to peel if the skin is smooth and clean. Cut the radish into match sticks (use a mandoline if available).
- 2
Heat a large skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the radish sticks with the optional soup soy sauce, salt, and garlic and cook for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring well, until the radish sticks become wilted and translucent.
- 3
Add 1/4 cup of water. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes, until it reaches the desired level of softness. Taste and adjust seasoning and/or cooking time as needed. Right before turning off the heat, add the chopped scallion, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and stir well. Serve warm.