This is a deliciously bright, sweet, salty, and spicy Korean daikon radish salad that can be served as a side (banchan) or topping for your favorite bowl of bibimbap. And it only takes 15 minutes to make!
Daikon radish (大根), or mu (무)in Korean, is a white winter radish that resembles a large chubby carrot. It’s native to East Asia and has a mild, slightly sweet, and slightly bitter flavor.
Peel the daikon and julienne. Squeeze out excess water.
Mix the ingredients for the spicy sauce and pour it over the daikon.
Mix the daikon and sauce.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.