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Korean Quick Pickles & Three Crunchy Banchan (Bean Sprout, Scallion, Spicy Cucumber)

Recipe by Adam Witt

A complete Korean banchan kit featuring fast pickled radish, jalapeño & onion, plus three refreshing cold salads—bean sprout, scallion, and spicy cucumber—all dressed in a versatile homemade Korean dressing. Perfect for home Korean BBQ or any meal that needs a punch of flavor and crunch.

MediumKoreanServes 4

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Source Video
28m
Prep
9m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.75
Per serving:$1.94

Critical Success Points

  • Boiling the pickling brine and pouring it hot over the vegetables ensures proper preservation.
  • Blanching bean sprouts only briefly and shocking in ice water preserves crunch.
  • Using an ice bath for scallions mellows their bite and prevents onion breath.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the boiling brine with care to avoid burns.
  • Use a stable cutting board and keep fingers away from the knife blade.

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