Healthy Black Radish Recipes You’ll Love

Have you ever tried black radish? This unusual root vegetable has a sharp, peppery taste that is both intriguing and delicious. It’s strong, slightly-pungent flavor is usually often compared to horseradish by most people. So if you’re looking for something new and exotic to add to your cooking repertoire, black radish is a great option. It can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.

But black radishes are more than just a culinary ingredient – they also have a long history of traditional medicinal uses. For centuries, black radishes have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion and respiratory problems.

This is why, in addition to being a tasty addition to your meals, black radish is very good for your health. It’s a rich source of vitamins C and B6, as well as potassium and manganese. It also contains antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage.

So, if you’re looking for a delicious and healthy vegetable to add to your diet, be sure to give black radish a try! Here are a few recipes you can check out:

Homestyle Black Radish Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb black radishes, tops trimmed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel and dice the black radishes.
2. In a large pot, combine the black radishes, onion, vegetable broth, water, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
5. Serve hot or cold, garnished with diced radishes or chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Chilled Black Radish Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 black radish, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green apple
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine black radish, red onion, celery, green apple, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Black Radish Gratin with Gruyere cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 black radish, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

If you can’t have Gruyère cheese where you live, then try using Emmental or Comté instead, milder cheddar will also work.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a small gratin dish, layer sliced black radish and cheese sauce. Repeat until dish is full.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until gratin is golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.

Black Radish and Apple Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 large black radish, julienned (french cut or matchstick cut)
• 1 large apple, julienned
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the black radish, apple, red onion, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pour in the olive oil and mix well.
3. Stir in the parsley and dill.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Black Radish Risotto

Ingredients:

• 1 black radish, peeled and grated
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the shallot and garlic in the butter until softened. Add the black radish and cook for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute until coated with the butter. Add the white wine and cook until absorbed.
2. Start adding the chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Cook until the rice is tender and creamy. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Easy Black Radish Chips

Ingredients:

1 black radish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Thinly slice black radish using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
3. In a small bowl, toss black radish slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until chips are crisp.