Korean
Korean - Banchan
Mu Saengchae
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g Korean radish (mu), peeled and julienned
- • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
- • 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp finely grated ginger
- • 1 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Toss the julienned radish with coarse salt and rest 20 minutes until it releases water; drain and squeeze gently.
2
Phase 2
Mix gochugaru, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar into a paste.
3
Phase 3
Add the radish and spring onions to the paste and mix by hand until evenly coated and reddened.
4
Phase 4
Let sit 15-20 minutes for the flavours to meld and the radish to turn slightly pickled.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve chilled.