Musaengchae (Radish Salad)
Julienned Korean radish in a bright vinegar dressing. Crisp, tangy, and made without fish sauce or heavy salt.
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- 400 g Korean radish
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 Scallions
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 0.4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp Gochugaru (optional)
Method
- Peel and julienne the radish and toss with the salt; leave 10 minutes, then squeeze lightly.
- Grate the garlic and slice the scallion.
- Dress the radish with the vinegar, garlic, scallion, sugar, gochugaru, and sesame seeds.
About Musaengchae (Radish Salad)
Musaengchae (Radish Salad) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 12 minutes and serves 4.
Musaengchae (Radish Salad): frequently asked questions
Is Musaengchae (Radish Salad) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Musaengchae (Radish Salad) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Musaengchae (Radish Salad) take to make?
About 12 minutes start to finish, but only around 4 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Musaengchae (Radish Salad)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out sugar, gochugaru — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Musaengchae (Radish Salad) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.