Kim Dae-seok Chef's Mu Ssam

Name: Kim Dae-seok Chef's Mu Ssam
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: radish 1 piece (1.5kg); hot water 1/2 cup (100ml); light mustard 1/2 tablespoon; salt 2 tablespoons; plum syrup 2 cups (400ml); vinegar 1.5 cups (300ml)

Homemade mu ssam made by marinating thinly sliced radish in a special seasoning made with light mustard, plum syrup, and vinegar

20 min Difficulty Very easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

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hot water 1/2 cup (100ml)

light mustard 1/2 tablespoon

salt 2 tablespoons

plum syrup 2 cups (400ml)

vinegar 1.5 cups (300ml)

Recipe

Wash the radish thoroughly, keeping the green, nutrient-rich top skin intact while peeling only the white lower portion thinly.
Cut the radish in half, then slice it into about 1mm thick pieces using a mandoline or knife.
Arrange the thinly sliced radish neatly in an airtight storage container.
In a bowl, pour 1/2 cup of hot water and add 1/2 tablespoon of light mustard, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
Add 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 cups of plum syrup, and 1.5 cups of vinegar to the dissolved mustard mixture, stirring well to create the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the radish in the container, seal tightly, and let it mature in the refrigerator for one day to complete.

Thinly slice the radish and pack it neatly into an airtight container.
Dissolve light mustard in hot water, then mix in salt, plum syrup, and vinegar to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the radish and refrigerate for one day to allow it to mature.

Cooking tips

Dissolving light mustard in hot water before use enhances its savory depth and prevents clumping.
After one day, moisture from the radish will seep out, leaving the slices perfectly coated and juicy in the marinade.
The outer skin of the radish is rich in nutrients, so it’s best to leave the green upper skin intact.

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Those looking for a refreshing side dish to balance rich meat dishes.
People who want to easily make crisp, clean homemade mu ssam at home.

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