SWEET AND SOUR STIR-FRIED RADISHES WITH THEIR GREENS

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The bitterness of radish greens pairs wells with a sweet-and-sour sauce in this stir-fry. We always toss out radish greens, but we shouldn't. They are as nutritious as any green, and they have a pleasantly bitter flavor that is very much like that of turnip greens, which are a close relative. The bitterness works very well against a sweet and sour stir-fry sauce. The radishes should be barely cooked. This is a great dish for large, colorful breakfast radishes. The big bunches I get at my farmers' market weigh a pound, sometimes a little more. Use 2 bunches if yours are smaller.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4m

Yield Serves 3 to 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 generous bunch large radishes, with greens (about 1 pound total), or 2 smaller bunches
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
2 tablespoons chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 bunch scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut away greens from radishes and trim off bottoms of the stems. Wash in 2 changes of water and spin dry. Chop coarsely. Trim away tips of radishes and quarter lengthwise if large, cut in half if small.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine soy sauce, vinegar, agave nectar or honey, and stock or water. Have all ingredients within arm's length of your burner.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add oil to wok or pan and swirl to coat sides, then add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add white parts of scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds to a minute. Add radish greens, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more, until they wilt, and stir in radishes. Stir-fry for 1/2 minute and add soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for a minute more, then stir in ilantro and scallion greens, stir together for a few seconds, add cornstarch slurry and stir until vegetables are glazed (less than 30 seconds). Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Yusufu Sennyangw
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I love the flavors in this dish.


Mahafuza Parvin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Awudu Baba
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I was disappointed with this recipe.


Pyari Larki
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This recipe was amazing!


Xrp Yeasin
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Eminent Nyong
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Kyali Chakma
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This recipe was a hit! The radishes and greens were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Masila Isaac
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with a different sauce.


Saad Randhawa
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing. The radishes and greens are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is just the right amount of sweet and sour.


Sanelle Mphume
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The radishes and greens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Marvin Young
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The radishes and greens are cooked in a delicious sauce that's perfect for serving over rice. I also like that this recipe is healthy and budget-friendly.


Isiaka Mohammed
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The radishes were tough and the sauce was bland. I think I'll stick to my usual stir-fry recipe.


Shahikomal Sai
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This recipe was amazing! I've never had sweet and sour radishes before, but they were so good. The sauce was perfect, and the radishes were crispy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Palesa Orianna
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the radishes and greens were cooked perfectly. I think I'll try it again with a different sauce.


Shafieka Hendricks
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The radishes and greens are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is just the right amount of sweet and sour.


SHOHAG HASSAN
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This recipe was a hit! The radishes and greens were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.