Daikon Salad Mu Saingchai Recipe For Meatloaf

MUSAENGCHAE (KOREAN SPICY RADISH SALAD)

Steps:

• Clean the radish by scrubbing with a brush and/or scratching off the stubborn impurities with a small knife. Peel the skin only if necessary. Cut into matchsticks (about ⅛ to 1/4-inch thick).
• Sprinkle the salt over the radish and toss well to coat evenly. Let sit for about 20 minutes until the radish has softened and released some liquid. Drain excess liquid. Do not rinse.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, except the scallion and sesame seeds. Mix well by hand. Taste and add more salt or fish sauce, if necessary.
• Throw in the scallion and sesame seeds and toss everything well.

DAIKON-CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Shave the daikon into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a colander; let drain in the sink, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shave the carrots into ribbons with the peeler.
• Make the dressing: Whisk the ginger, vinegar, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil and sesame oil until blended.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until the white seeds are golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon seeds to the dressing.
• Toss the daikon and carrots with the dressing and season with salt. Top with the remaining sesame seeds.

DAIKON SALAD - MU SAINGCHAI

Steps:

• Peel the radish and either cut into julienne strips or use a vegetable mandolin. Peel the nashi and do the same. Soak the nashi in cold water with the lemon juice (this stops the pear browning).
• Slice all parts of the spring onions finely.
• After toasting the sesame seeds cool slightly and then crush in a mortar and pestle. It doesn't have to be mashed to a paste. Mix this with all the other dressing ingredients. The chili is optional.
• Drain the nashi and mix with the radish and spring onion and pour over the dressing. Let sit for 2 hours before serving to let the flavours develop.

MUSANGCHAE, DAIKON (WHITE RADISH) SALAD, LIKE KOREAN RADISH KIMC

Steps:

• Peel the radish and cut into really thin strips. I use a Japanese mandolin with a medium shred blade for this.
• Place the radish in a medium bowl and mix with the red pepper powder.
• Add the sugar, salt, green onion and garlic, stir to combine.
• Sprinkle the radish mixture with the vinegar and mix well.
• Let sit for a few minutes, taste, and adjust if needed, sometimes more vinegar or sugar is needed. It often depends on the sweetness of the radish itself.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.