Simple Ideas - Mu (Korean Radish)
Wrap or Pickle
Korean radish is used in soups, stir fry, braises salads, and kimchi. There are also some simple and delicious ways to use them.
1 smaller Korean radish (about 1 pound)
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Optional:
honey
Wash the radish in cold water, removing rootlets. Peel if needed.
Thin slice the radish (about ⅛ inch thick) *
Place the radish slices in a mixing bowl and sprinkle salt on as many slices as possible.
Let stand for 15 minutes, then rinse in cold water.
Mix the vinegar, water, and sugar together, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the vinegar mix over the radish slices and stir.
Refrigerate for 1 hour then serve as a chilled snack, or as a wrap for meat or fish.
If serving as a snack, a drizzle of honey may be added.
* a mandoline, food slicer, or food processor with a slicing feature will make this easier
