Appetizers can be hot or cold, and they often showcase a wide range of ingredients, textures, and cooking techniques.

Korean radishes are easily found in most Korean stores. If not available, use daikon radish and add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the soup when simmering.

The first step in cultivating Chinese lobok is selecting high-quality seeds. Farmers typically choose seeds that are disease-resistant, have good germination rates, and produce desirable radishes.