Kim Dae-seok's Stir-Fried Korean Radish with Dried Shrimp

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Stir-Fried Korean Radish with Dried Shrimp
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: radish 650g; medium-sized dried shrimp 1 handful (15g); salt 1/3 tablespoon (for soaking); water 1 cup (for soaking squid); seasoning salt 1/4 tablespoon; sesame oil 2/3 tablespoon; toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

A premium radish side dish where tender, lightly salted radish is simmered with a rich, savory broth from dried medium-sized squid until deeply infused and reduced.

25 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

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salt 1/3 tablespoon (for soaking)

water 1 cup (for soaking squid)

seasoning salt 1/4 tablespoon

sesame oil 2/3 tablespoon

toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Cut the radish into 3mm thick strips, not too thin, and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/3 tablespoon of salt, mix well, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Trim the heads, tails, antennae, and legs off the dried shrimp using scissors for a clean finish.
Soak the cleaned squid in 1 cup of water to soften, ensuring you reserve the soaking liquid.
Transfer the soaked radish, including its brine, directly into a pan. Sauté uncovered over high heat for about 3 minutes to eliminate the raw, sharp aroma.
Once the radish begins to soften, add the rehydrated squid and the reserved soaking water to the pan.
Cover the pan and simmer over high heat for 3 minutes, reducing the mixture thoroughly.
Lower the heat, add 1/4 tablespoon of seasoning salt, and mix well to adjust the taste.
Drizzle 2/3 tablespoon of sesame oil around the dish and transfer to a wide serving bowl. Let cool completely for 5 minutes.
After cooling, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds evenly over the dish and gently toss to combine.

Soak sliced radish in salt, and trim dried shrimp with scissors before soaking in water.
Sauté the salted radish in a pan to remove its sharpness, then add the rehydrated squid and soaking water, cover, and simmer.
Season with seasoning salt and sesame oil, then cool completely before sprinkling with sesame seeds.

Cooking tips

Avoid adding minced garlic, as it can mask the radish’s natural clean sweetness and introduce bitterness.
Do not add sesame oil or perilla oil at the beginning of cooking, as high heat may burn the oil and create a bitter taste—add it just before turning off the heat to preserve its aroma.
Never add sesame seeds while the dish is hot or store it immediately after cooking, as the radish will become overly soft and mushy. Always let it cool completely before adding the seeds.

Recommended for

Those looking to add a rich, savory kick to bland, mild radish side dishes.
People curious about a radish stir-fry that stays firm yet crisp, with a satisfying burst of juice when chewed.

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