Musaechae Spicy Radish Food

MUSAENGCHAE

Steps:

• For the spicy radish salad: Combine the radishes with 1 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl and let sit at room temperature until the radishes bend without snapping and lose about a quarter of their volume, about 20 minutes. (The radishes will release liquid; do not drain.)
• Add the gochugaru, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and garlic and mix well using your hands. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
• For the sweet pickled radish salad: Combine the radishes, carrots and 1 tablespoon salt in a large mixing bowl and let sit at room temperature, tossing once halfway through, until the radishes and carrots are flexible and bend without snapping, about 20 minutes. (The vegetables will release liquid; do not drain.)
• Add the rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and ginger and mix well using your hands. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

MUSAECHAE (SPICY RADISH)

Steps:

• Cut the Korean radish into matchsticks. Sprinkle salt all over the radish (about 2 tablespoons) and mix well. Set aside for about 30 minutes.
• Drain off the excess water that collects after the pickling process. Add the above ingredients (chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds) and mix everything well.