White radish namul

Name: White radish namul
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 60 ml/4 tbsp vegetable oil; 5 ml/1 tsp salt; ½ red chilli, seeded and finely shredded, to garnish; 400 g/14 oz Chinese white radish, peeled; 50 g/2 oz leek, finely sliced; 20 ml/4 tsp sesame oil, plus extra for drizzling

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Taste of Korea

By Young Jin Song

Published 2011

About

This subtle dish blends the sweetness of white radish with a delicious nutty aftertaste. Blanching the white radish softens it, leaving it with a silky texture.

Ingredients

400 g/14 oz Chinese white radish, peeled
50 g/2

Asia
Korea
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Slice the radish into 5cm/2in matchstick lengths. Blanch in a pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain, and gently squeeze to remove any excess water.
Mix the leek with the sesame oil and salt in a large bowl.
Place a pan over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil. Add the radish, and Sauté gently for 1 minute. Add the leek mixture, and Sauté for a