Quick and Easy Pickled Radish Recipe for Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Noodles)
Pickled radish is a classic topping for Naengmyeon, Korean cold noodles. Here's a super simple recipe to make it at home!
This summer was incredibly hot. Though it's not quite over yet, the recent 32-33 degrees Celsius (90-91F) feels almost mild compared to the peak heat. I even mentioned it to my parents, who joked that I was already forgetting how bad it was!
Thinking back, I didn't eat Naengmyeon as much as I usually do this summer. I only went out for Pyeongyang Naengmyeon once. Luckily, my aunt sent me some Jat (pine nut) Naengmyeon, which inspired me to make a side dish to serve as a topping.
Let's see how to quickly and easily make this refreshing radish topping.
Ingredients for Naengmyeon Radish:
- 1 handful of shredded radish
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 pinches of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Shred the radish using a vegetable peeler (or a mandoline for very thin slices). The key is to have very thin, uniformly sized slices. Using a vegetable peeler is the easiest way to achieve this.
I prepared about a handful of shredded radish.
Add the Seasoning:
This recipe doesn't require any marinating time! You can season it and enjoy it immediately.
To that handful of radish, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of maesil syrup (optional, can be replaced with more sugar), 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes. Just enough red pepper flakes to add a little color!
Quick Pickled Radish Recipe for Naengmyeon
You only need a touch of red pepper flakes for color. I served this as a topping for Naengmyeon, and even without meat, it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
If you want to prepare this as a topping for Naengmyeon or Bibim Guksu (spicy mixed noodles), it takes less than 5 minutes to whip up!
Are you worried that you need to pickle it like a traditional pickle or preserve for a long time? Not at all! You can make it right before serving and use it as a topping.
Make this super simple Naengmyeon radish!
It's so crunchy, delicious, and refreshing! And while it's perfect as a topping, you can also enjoy it as a simple side dish.
Enjoy this refreshing and easy pickled radish!
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