Mu-namul is tender strips of Korean radish gently stir-fried with garlic and sesame oil until sweet and translucent. It is a comforting, mild side dish that is often part of holiday namul platters. Korean radish is naturally low in carbs and very satisfying.
1poundKorean radish or daikoncut into thin matchsticks
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
1tablespoonavocado oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4cupwater or anchovy broth
1scallionchopped
1teaspoontoasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
Heat the avocado oil and half the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the radish and garlic and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the salt and water, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the radish is soft and translucent.
Uncover and cook 1 to 2 minutes more to evaporate any remaining liquid.
Stir in the remaining sesame oil, scallion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Cut the radish into even matchsticks so it cooks uniformly. Korean radish (mu) is denser and sweeter than daikon, but both work well.Chef's Tip: Add a pinch of perilla seed powder (deulkkae garu) at the end for a nutty, traditional finish.Keto Swap: Mu-namul is naturally keto. Radish is a great low-carb stand-in for potatoes throughout this book.Success Tip: Because it is mild and slightly sweet, this is often a favorite vegetable side dish for young children.Nutrition is calculated from the ingredients and is an estimate per serving. Net carbs exclude fiber and allulose.