How To Slice a Radish
152 days ago
Radishes are a versatile root vegetable that often get overlooked as an ingredient. Growing up I mostly remember just eating them raw with a dash of salt, but they can be roasted, sautéed and even pickled.
Choosing the Knife
Knowing how to slice a radish is more about the type of knife to use than the technique. Because radishes are generally small, choose a knife with a blade that matches their width. Having a sharp, straight-edge blade and comfortable handle are also important for offering more control while cutting.
Cutco’s 4″ Vegetable Knife is our choice for the job.
Raw radishes have a sharp, peppery flavor, but when roasted or sautéed they mellow out, reducing their bite and enhancing their sweetness. You can lightly season them before cooking and serve them as a side dish.
Pickled radishes can tone down their sharpness, resulting in a sweet and sour flavor. They’re the perfect topper for tacos or hamburgers.
With all those options, here is how to slice a radish so you can start eating more of them.
How To Slice a Radish
- Wash radishes to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a 4″ Vegetable Knife to trim off the root end.
- Use the same knife to trim off the stem end.
- With the radish sitting flat on the cut side, slice to desired thickness.
- Prep note: When selecting radishes look for those with bright color and smooth skin, with no blemishes.