Cast Iron

Roasted Radishes With Garlic & Caraway

by:
January 27, 2020
3
2 Ratings
Photo by Stefan Wettainen © 2020
  • Prep time 5 minutes
  • Cook time 20 minutes
  • Serves 4 to 6
Author Notes

Russians love radishes, from garden-variety red to pungent black, enjoying them not only fresh but also salted, marinated, or turned into savory preserves. I like simply to roast them. If you’ve never had cooked radishes before, you’ll be delighted. Though they retain some crunch, their flavor mellows, and the muted red of their skin is alluring.

Reprinted with permission from Beyond the North Wind: Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein, copyright © 2020. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.Food52

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 pound large red radishes (about 24)
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Trim the tops and tails of the radishes, then cut them in half vertically. Place them in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes, until a knife pierces them easily.
  2. While the radishes are roasting, melt the butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir in the garlic and caraway and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, just until the garlic turns golden. Be careful not to let it burn.
  3. Pour the butter over the roasted radishes and transfer them to a serving bowl. Serve hot. 

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2 Reviews

Richard January 28, 2020
Recipe reflects 40 minutes cook time however reflects on only 20 minutes in oven.
 
Brinda A. January 28, 2020
Hi Richard, sorry for this oversight—we've confirmed that the cook time is 20 minutes and corrected the recipe. Thank you!