Snack · 15 min · korean

Mu Saengchae

A Korean snack built around korean radish and gochugaru — on the table in 15 minutes.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 lb Korean radish
• 1.5 tbsp Gochugaru
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Scallions
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds

Steps

1. Julienne the radish into thin matchsticks — uniform pieces pickle evenly and stay crunchy.
2. Toss with the salt and rest 15 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid; this step is what keeps the salad crisp for days.
3. Whisk the gochugaru, sugar, and vinegar, then toss with the radish and scallions until every stick is stained red.
4. Taste for the classic balance — bright heat up front, clean vinegar finish — and add a pinch more sugar if the gochugaru tastes harsh.
5. Rest 10 minutes before serving so the flavors settle in; finish with sesame seeds.

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