Braised Radishes

Name: Braised Radishes
Ingredients: 2 bunches radishes (about 1 pound), preferably icicle, tops trimmed to 1 inch above roots; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 bunches radishes (about 1 pound), preferably icicle, tops trimmed to 1 inch above roots
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Place the radishes in a large skillet and add just enough cold water to cover, about 2 1/2 cups. Add the butter, sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the radishes are tender when pricked with a paring knife and the liquid has reduced to a glaze, about 12 minutes. If the radishes are tender but the liquid hasn't reduced sufficiently, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a serving dish and continue reducing the liquid. Spoon it over the radishes and serve with buttered crusty bread.
2

The long, slender icicle radish is typically available in spring and early summer. If you prefer the more common red radish, which is round, slice it in half vertically.