Ttukdak Hyung's Danmuji Muchim

A super simple side dish made in just 1 minute by mixing sweet and sour pickled radish with gochugaru, sesame oil, and green onion for a spicy and nutty flavor.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who need a refreshing side dish to go with noodles or greasy dishes like jjajangmyeon, jjajangbap, or ramyeon
  • Those who want to whip up an instant side dish in under 5 minutes without using heat
  • Those who want to upgrade ordinary pickled radish into a spicy and appetizing side dish that feels more like a proper dish

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • danmuji (as needed)
  • gochugaru (as needed)
  • sesame oil (as needed)
  • green onion (a little)
  • sugar (a little)
  • minced garlic (a little)
  • sesame seeds (a little)

Recipe 🍳

  1. Prepare the danmuji in bite-sized pieces, lightly rinse in cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and place in a bowl.
  2. Add gochugaru and savory sesame oil to the bowl with the danmuji according to the amounts.
  3. Add finely chopped green onion, sugar, minced garlic, and whole sesame seeds in order.
  4. Gently mix by hand until the seasonings are evenly distributed on the danmuji to finish.
  1. Prepare danmuji with excess moisture lightly removed and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add gochugaru, sesame oil, green onion, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame seeds all together.
  3. Mix by hand gently to coat the seasonings evenly and serve as a side dish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Squeeze the danmuji firmly to remove moisture before mixing; this prevents the seasoning from becoming diluted and maximizes the crunchy texture.
  • For a spicier kick, thinly slice cheongyang chili peppers and mix them in as well.
  • If you mix a large batch in advance, it may become watery and bland, so it is recommended to mix lightly right before eating.
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