Radishes are more versatile than most of us give them credit for. Granted, they are lovely in a fresh salad, but I think it’s time to give the radish a new image.
In anticipation of harvesting my first crop of radishes in a couple of weeks’ time, here are some recipes that make more use of these little red balls of fire.
From radish dips, sandwiches and chips to curries, tarts and a pasta dish, there are lots of things to try.
1• Citrus Radish Confit
A zesty, peppery relish you can add to any meal from bread and cheese to a lamb or fish dish. (From bbc.co.uk)
2• Radish and Sesame Noodle Salad
A simple to cook and tasty alternative to the usual salad with noodles and soy sauce. (From bbc.co.uk)
3• Dagmar’s Detox Salad
Ingredients, including parsley, pine nuts, apples and sesame seeds, make this a flavoursome, healthy lunch or side dish. (From bbcgoodfood.com)
4• Radish and Goat’s Cheese Raita
Serve chilled with hot and spicy dishes or use as a dip for raw veggies, chips or crisps. (From Channel4.com)
5• Radish, Butter and Bread
Or in other words . . . radish sandwich! One from the ‘why didn’t I think of that before’ box. (From whatscookingamerica.net)
6• Shaved Fennel, Radish and Grapefruit Salad
If you love strong flavours and food that’s fresh and clean on the palate, try this salad. Ideal as a garnish for fish. (From epicurious.com)
7• Baked Radish Chips
Spicy coated radish chips ready in 15 minutes. Eat them alone as a snack or as an accompaniment to a rice meal. (From caloriecount.about.com)
8• Radish Curry
Radishes sautéed with onions, garlic and chili, inspired by the Kerala style of cooking. (From Salt and Pepper)
9• Radish Tart
Creamy, cheesy, radishness, baked in a pastry base. (From en.wikibooks.org)
10• Mexican Coleslaw and Cool Mediterranean Pasta with Radish and Orange
A new twist on coleslaw with zingy salsa and a healthy pasta dish full of flavour. (From globalgourmet.com)
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Radishes??? I used to hate them, then I started reading. Guess another shot is warranted.
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How about the potato, what’s in store for that one?
ha. Best!
Kevin
This page is so helpful! I just picked up a large bunch of radishes from the local market with no idea what I was going to do with them (they just looked so pretty)! Now I have some great ideas, thanks!
Hi Sarah, Glad you found it useful
. Loved that you picked them up because they looked good. I’m always doing that sort of thing!
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Thank you – We have a bumper crop of radishes and I had no idea what to do with them other then share with friends as they are – Now I can share with friends with something tastily made too!
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Love the recipe ideas! I just finished my first radish harvest and was looking at the things thinking, ok now what? Now I’m looking forward to some tasty chips. Thanks for the dishes!
Ahh – the first harvest is always an exciting thing. My first for this year is courgettes! Only one plant (not much space!) and so far 8 courgettes eaten and there’s at least 4 more. Very pleasantly surprised at how easy growing it’s been, too. Good luck with the chips.
I am on a strict diet for food allergies, but radishes are one of things I can eat. I am delighted to find that 4 of these recipes are ones that I can make and eat with very few alterations. Looking forward to trying them!
Great stuff! I hope you like them. Sorry to hear about the allergies
. Best wishes.
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This is my first time buying radishes, so foreign to me. I think I’ll try the Baked chips tonight. Thanks!
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What do we do when we have our first bumper crop of radishes? Google “radish recipies”!!! And here we land. Thanks for your ideas.
I’ve just grown a small plot of radishes just to use the space before winter-I can’t believe I dismissed radishes before as just an inconsequential side salad veg!! They can grow at the earliest and latest part of the year, they grow quickly, they are happy to be left alone so minimal care required, and they taste fantastic!! Gonna try the chips recipe-not before sowing another plot this afternoon for the winter! Thanks for the ideas!!
You’re welcome!
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Great list of radish recipes. I’ve compiled a few more at http://www.2sisters2cities.com/2012/05/fresh-produce-tuesday-week-8-radishes as part of our Fresh Produce Tuesday series. I would love if you submitted this post!
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Can anything be done with the green tops of radishes? They look so fresh and must have some nutrients.
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This is a fantastic looking list. I’m keen to try the radish citrus confit as I have some lamb and they say it pairs well. Your BBC link isn’t working, looks like they’ve moved it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/citrusradishconfit_85604 Thanks for sharing your list!
Oh the chips taste foul… sorry
LOL! No worries.
Love this! I added a link to my blog sharing some of these awesome recipes for radishes! http://thehealthnuttyprofessor.blogspot.com
Have a good one!