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Quick Pickled Radish (Chojeorim-mu)

A quick pickled radish that cuts through the richness of meat and refreshes the palate. Just slice the radish thin and soak it in a sweet-sour brine — an effortless side dish.

Quick Pickled Radish (Chojeorim-mu)
Servings3 servings
Cook timeUnder 15 min
DifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

Main

  • Korean radish1/4

Brine

  • Water200ml
  • Sugar180g
  • Vinegar180ml
  • Salt1/2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Wash the radish clean and peel off all the skin.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Halve the peeled radish, then slice it as thin and fine as possible.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Place the sliced radish in a storage container.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Mix 200ml water, 180g sugar, 180ml vinegar, and 1/2 tbsp salt to make the brine.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Pour the brine over the radish and it's done. It tastes even better after curing in the fridge for about a day.

Tips

The thinner you slice the radish, the faster and more evenly it pickles. Boiling the brine and cooling it before pouring helps it keep longer.

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