Did you know that daikon radish cakes are also popular?
It’s easy to assume that all radishes look the same. After all, you’re probably more familiar with the small, reddish roots that are somewhat related to turnips, onions, and potatoes. But did you know that there is another cultivar of radish? They are known as daikon radishes. Here now is a quick list of the different ways you can prepare, cook, and eat these Asian delights.
Try Making Asian-Inspired Coleslaw
Let’s say that back in the spring or summer, you wanted to put together a little picnic. Well, coleslaw is often found in picnic baskets. Even if you only want to go out on the back deck to watch the sunset, you can still have a picnic supper all the same – in this case, you can try making Asian-inspired slaw with daikon radishes instead of cabbage.
Add Them to Your Next Roast
The cold days of fall and winter call for soups, stews, and pot roasts. Another meal prep idea for you to try is to add daikons to your next roast. Cube them in a pot roast (Yankee or not) or add them to a sheet pan of roasted vegetables.
Teach Your Kids How to Plant and Harvest Them
Even though spring and summer are associated with renewal and growth, some plants, fruits, and vegetables are still able to thrive. Teach your kids how to plant daikon radishes and then show them what to do at harvest time. Radishes of all kinds are easy to grow and cultivate, especially for beginners.
Seek Out the Slow Cooker
Slow cookers are a modern marvel because they make preparing dinner a breeze. When you’re pressed for time, you don’t want to have to deal with working all day, then going out grocery shopping before you can come home and make your evening meal. That’s why the slow cooker can be such a great asset. Combine daikon radishes with carrots, onions, garlic, seasonings, veggie broth, lean-cut meat, and a bunch of different vegetables that you bring to your table from your garden!
Indulge in More Vitamin C
Cold and flu season is here. Chances are good that you’ll need a boost of vitamin C to help you from getting sick. Surprisingly enough, daikons can help you out on this score. One cup of mango, a quarter cup of carrot juice, a quarter cup of daikon radish, and some ice cubes or pieces of crushed ice create a yummy drink that is both healthful and delicious!
The Ever-Unique Radish Cake
Finally, we feel we need to talk about something that you might find odd or unappealing. Whenever you hear the word “cake” your first thought is probably going to be of a glazed or frosted dessert made for a birthday. Well, there are other kinds of cake – usually savory types made from various kinds of seafood such as crab or salmon. Did you know that radish cakes are also popular? There are many different variations of this dish, but the main ingredients are daikons, rice flour, veggies, and proteins. One version we recommend has ham and carrots in it.
Get All Your Asian Groceries at Lotte Plaza Market
Lotte Plaza Market is your one-stop-shop for all of your Korean and Asian grocery needs. With more than 10 locations in Maryland and Virginia, this growing market is always expanding and opening new markets to serve our customers better. Since we opened in 1976, our goal has always been to provide the best customer service and groceries to our customers. For answers to all of your questions, please email us at LottePlaza.com.