Radish

Storage

They will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days but are best eaten as soon as possible. If they start to look lacklustre, pop them in a bowl of iced water to revive and refresh. Cut away the leaves before storing to stop them drawing away too much moisture. If the leaves are in good condition, save and use them too.

Prep & Cooking tips

They shouldn’t need much more than a good wash and a gentle scrub with a veg brush. The leaves will need a wash too.

It is always nice to retain the beauty of the natural shape; cut width or lengthways cuts rather than chunks or dices.

They are most often eaten raw, as a crudité or part of a salad. They can be cooked; lightly braised or with a little wine and stock is best. The leaves can be added to soups and stews, cooked as a side of greens or even made into a raw pesto.

Easy ideas

1. Salad Try a simple salad of thinly sliced radishes and oranges with a lemony dressing. Or, try this recipe for Scandinavian-style beetroot and potato salad.

2. Braised For a sweet summery side, halve and simmer in a pan with brown sugar, balsamic, butter and a little water until tender and covered in syrupy glaze – about 15 mins.

3. Simmer Halve and add to a pan with a little stock, simmer until tender then toss in butter and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or dill.

Goes well with

Beetroot

Butter

Citrus

Green beans

New potatoes

Salad leaves

Salt

Soft green herbs

Spring onions