Kim Dae-seok's Radish Pickle

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Radish Pickle
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: radish 1/2 (750g); kelp broth 140ml; sea salt 1/2 tablespoon; squid sauce 1 tablespoon; toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon; whole sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Radish cut into uniform strips is salted, simmered while retaining its moisture, cooled thoroughly, and finished with toasted sesame oil for a rich aroma—resulting in a crisp, non-crumbled radish pickle.

30 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

radish 1/2 (750g)

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Recipe

Cut the radish into even-width strips and place in a wide bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt evenly over the radish and let it sit for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, pour both the radish and the brine directly into a pot without separating them.
Add 1 tablespoon of squid sauce for depth of flavor, then add 140ml of kelp broth just enough to cover the radish.
Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for exactly 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, turn off the heat and immediately spread the cooked radish onto a wide plate to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and 1/2 tablespoon of whole sesame seeds over the radish, gently tossing to combine without breaking the pieces.

Salt the sliced radish and let it rest for 15 minutes. Add the radish and its brine to a pot.
Add squid sauce and kelp broth, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 4 minutes.
Transfer the radish to a wide plate, cool completely, then mix in toasted sesame oil and whole sesame seeds.

Cooking tips

Adding toasted sesame oil or sesame seeds while the radish is still hot will cause the aromatic oil to evaporate due to residual heat and make the dish look messy—always wait until fully cooled before seasoning.
Using too much sesame seeds can dull the clean, white appearance of the radish—use only about 1/2 tablespoon as a light garnish.
Using the green top portion of the radish, which has a naturally sweeter taste, eliminates the need for added sugar, resulting in a delicately sweet radish pickle.

Recommended for

Those who struggle with keeping radish slices intact during cooking and want a neat presentation.
People who prefer the natural, subtle sweetness of radish over artificial sweetness from sugar.
Those seeking a digestible, soft side dish ideal for elderly or children.

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