Mizuna and Watermelon Radish Vinaigrette~inspired by Carolina Foodie

(2-3 servings)
1 bunch Mizuna
1 Watermelon Radish
Grated Parmesan Cheese or substitute with Prodigal Farm Goat Cheese
Toasted Walnuts
Vinaigrette

1. Make the vinaigrette dressing. Put the following in a recycled jelly jar; one part vinegar, salt and pepper and a squirt of Dijon mustard. Shake well. Then, add 3-4 parts extra virgin olive oil and shake well.
2. Tear the Mizuna leaves in 2-3 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
3. Thinly peel the watermelon radish to leave a green hue. Slice thinly and put on top of the Mizuna.
4. Top with toasted walnuts, parmesan or goat cheese and the vinaigrette dressing

Go to http://carolinafoodie.blogspot.com/ for a picture and details.

Korean Beef and Radish Soup Recipe from Won Jung

Ingredients:

1/4 lb beef
2 small mini daikon, cut in 1/4 in’ cubes
watermelon daikon (b/c we had it in our CSA), cut in 1/4 in’ cubes
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 clove garlic (optional)

Gobo Carrot Tempura with Grated Radish Dip

You can pretty much tempura anything so this day I used the leftover tempura batter to fry up shishitos too. My friend made a fantastic tofu stir-fry to go along with the meal.

Arugula and Turnip Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing

When you have a bunch of fresh turnips what do you do? Saute them, roast them, stew them, turn it into soup…I enjoy them close to raw as possible.  By rubbing salt on them and ‘pickling’ them you can take the bite off bitter and spicy vegetables. Oh! Don’t forget to eat the tops of the turnips! Bonus bunch of braising greens!

I love adding fruit and nuts to salads! Try it for a refreshing twist!

Daikon ‘Steaks’

Daikon ‘Steaks’ or ‘Scallops’ have been a hit this winter. It is easy to prepare and they are very juicy! Daikon is full of vitamin C that combat colds and has properties that calm nerves and aids digestion. Daikon is a radish so it is also great on salads. Julienne them or grate them. Happy Cooking!