Korean radish

Mu
Korean radish
GenusRaphanus
SpeciesR. raphanistrum
SubspeciesR. raphanistrum subsp. sativus
Cultivar groupWhite radish
CultivarMu / Korean radish
OriginKorea
Korean name
Hangul
Revised Romanizationmu
McCune–Reischauermu
IPA[mu]

Mu or Korean radish is a variety of white radish with a firm crunchy texture.[1]

Although mu () is also a generic term for radishes in Korean, the word is usually used in its narrow sense, referring to the white radish, or more specifically Korean radish (조선무, Joseon-mu). Korean radishes are generally short, stout, and sturdy, and have a pale green shade halfway down from the top. They also have a strong flavour, dense flesh and soft leaves. The greens of Korean radishes are called mucheong (무청) and are used as a vegetable in various dishes.

  1. ^ "Korean radish : Substitutes, Ingredients, Equivalents". GourmetSleuth. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2016.