Spicy Korean Radish Salad.

5 / 5 (5 reviews)

A spicy and easy Korean side dish using Korean radish!

By: Joanne Molinaro (via Thekoreanvegan)
Original Publish: Nov 4, 2024
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 60 mins
Yields: 2, 2 cups
Finished Spicy Korean Radish Salad.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between Korean radish and daikon radish?

A: In terms of appearance, the Japanese daikon radish tends to be skinnier and longer and does not have a pale green gradient at the top. As to flavor and texture, I've found that daikon radishes are far less sweet and are not as crunchy.

Q: Is spicy Korean radish salad vegan?

A: In general, no. Spicy Korean radish salad or musaengchae usually contains fish sauce, making it inappropriate for a vegan diet. However, you can use vegan fish sauce or omit fish sauce altogether to make it suitable for a vegan diet.

Q: What does a Korean radish taste like?

A: Korean radish is a white radish that is longer and wider than its Western counterparts. The tops are pale green, while the bottoms sprout into a skinny tail. They are sometimes called "Joseon radish" and impart a sweet, but also noticeably "green" flavor. They are quite crunchy in texture.

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Catherine L. ★ 5.0/5

I didn’t know what I was getting into…. Oooohhh this is spicy!! And sweet! And addictive! Very easy to make, much less easy to find the plum syrup…

Ashley ★ 5.0/5

I just made this and it’s SO delicious! I couldn’t stop eating it right from the bowl! I subbed the plum syrup for agave and only used 2 tbsp. I added the sesame oil and sesame seeds. No complaints, cannot wait to eat this throughout the week!!

jenny ★ 5.0/5

Thank you, 😍

Juliana ★ 5.0/5

The yangyeom is perfect! Turned out really great except I didn’t prepare enough radish for the amount of yangyeom I had, so I saved the extra to make another batch later on. Really appreciate how easy and delicious this recipe is!

Tami ★ 5.0/5

Love it :)

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