This simple side dish for two recipe for Soy Ginger Sauteed Radishes renders fresh radishes silky and tender with a sweet-saltiness.
Ever since I made Balsamic Radishes using the recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen a few years ago, I have been obsessed with cooked radishes. I cannot begin to express just how much I adore them.
By cooking them, normally super peppery radishes are toned down, turned into milder, slightly sweet versions of their raw selves.
And when they are well-seasoned, like the balsamic ones, Grilled Radish Packets or these simple Soy Ginger Sauteed Radishes, they become this incredible veggie — firm but silky and practically screaming with flavor.
This particular recipe has that sweet-saltiness thanks to the five-second soy-ginger sauce that finishes these babies off. So good.
So you know, this dish serves two. Unless, of course, you love them like I do and you accidentally-purposely eat them all by yourself. Don’t worry, I won’t tell!
Soy-Ginger Sauteed Radishes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch radishes, , washed and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it's really hot, but not quite smoking. Add the radishes and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring and flipping occasionally, for 4-6 minutes, until they start to brown lightly.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger. Once the radishes are browned, pour in and stir vigorously. Once the radishes are coated and all the liquid evaporated (about 1 minute), remove the pan from heat and immediately transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve immediately.
Joanna
Monday 18th of July 2011
I've never heard of eating radishes any other way but raw! So this recipe sounds strange but you make it sound so tasty that I just might be brave enough to try it! :-)
Pam
Saturday 16th of July 2011
I am not a huge fan of radishes, but it sure looks like this is a winner and that the soy/ginger makes this a delicous treat. Thanks.
Kate
Thursday 14th of July 2011
These really do look so good
Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger)
Thursday 14th of July 2011
I prepare radishes just this way! I also add chopped scallions and sake (rice wine). Will have to try your version.
Kalyn
Thursday 14th of July 2011
I think I would eat them all too, sounds so tasty!