Mu Namul (Radish Side Dish)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Korean radish (mu/moo)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons soup soy sauce (optional)
• salt to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon, if using soup soy sauce, otherwise 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 scallion (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean the radish. Peel the skin if necessary. You don't need to peel if the skin is smooth and clean. Cut the radish into match sticks (use a mandoline if available).

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the radish sticks with the optional soup soy sauce, salt, and garlic and cook for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring well, until the radish sticks become wilted and translucent.

3. 3

   Add 1/4 cup of water. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes, until it reaches the desired level of softness. Taste and adjust seasoning and/or cooking time as needed. Right before turning off the heat, add the chopped scallion, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and stir well. Serve warm.