它是什么？

What looks like an albino carrot on steroids and tastes like a radish? A large, crisp, juicy Asian radish typically known by its Japanese name, daikon. There are several varieties of daikon, some of which are fairly mild and others that are spicier than red radishes. Shapes range from long and skinny to short and fat. There are pink daikon and green daikon, too. Daikon appears both raw and cooked in Asian cuisines from India to China. Daikon is easily found in Asian markets. If your supermarket carries daikon-many of them do-it’s likely to be a variety like the one shown above.

How to choose:

A good daikon should be smooth and unblemished, and it should feel firm and heavy for its size.

How to prep:

Peel daikon before using it, but for the best flavor, wait to prepare it until shortly before you need it. Though they’re often cut off at the market, daikon leaves are edible too; if you find one with the leaves still on (farmers’ markets are a good place to look), add them raw to a salad or sauté them.

How to store:

Stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable bin, daikon can last up to two weeks.

Recipes

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