This is a side dish that you should add to your list of favorite fall/winter Korean side dishes. Namul is the general term that refers to a seasoned vegetable side dish.
– 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).
– 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, stirring well, until the radish sticks become wilted and translucent.
– Add water. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and cook. Taste and adjust seasoning. Right before turning off the heat, add the chopped scallion, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and stir well. Serve warm.