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Smashed Radishes In Soy Dressing Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr

Smashed radishes in soy dressing is a dish from China that consists of radishes that have been boiled and then smashed. The radishes are then stir-fried with a variety of other ingredients, including soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. This dish is often served with rice or noodles.

 24 ea fresh red radishes
 3 tb peanut oil
 2 ts salt
 1 ts sesame oil
 1 ts white vinegar
 ¼ ts fresh ginger juice
 1 ts sugar
 1 ea Chinese parsley for garnish
 3 ts thin soy sause
1

Remove heads and tails from radishes; wash.

2

Using bottom of heavydrinking glass, about 2 across base, hit radishes on side to crack them -not mash them - so dressing can get into flesh.

3

Avoid rendering acrushing blow no matter how you feel that day.

4

Sprinkle radishes all overwith salt, put them in a bowl, and set aside for about 15 minutes at roomtemperature.

5

Prepare dressing:Combine vinegar, sugar, thin soy sauce,peanut oil, sesame oil and fresh ginger juice.

6

Double amount of vinegarfor a sharper taste, if desired.

7

Drain liquid from radishes (salt willhave drawn off quite a bit of water); pour dressing over them; cover andrefrigerate for 30 minutes.

8

If you make this dish ahead of time, pour ondressing 30 minutes before serving.

9

Immediately before serving, transferradishes to serving dish; garnish with Chinese parsley and serve.

10

Serves 4~ .