Korean Stir-fried Radish with Perilla Powder
Mu-deulkkae-bokkeum is a mild Korean side dish of finely julienned radish stir-fried and then simmered with perilla seed powder. Garlic and scallion are sauteed first for aroma, then the radish goes in and cooks under a lid with water and soup soy sauce until translucent and soft. Perilla powder is stirred in at the end, melting into the radish's released moisture to form a creamy, nutty coating. The dish has no heat at all, making it a versatile banchan; winter radish yields a noticeably sweeter result.
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Instructions
- 1
Julienne the radish finely.
- 2
Sauté garlic and scallion in oil until aromatic.
- 3
Add radish and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- 4
Add water and soup soy sauce, cover, and cook for 4 minutes.
- 5
Stir in perilla powder and cook 1 more minute.
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