Radish: 13 Facts To Say ‘Yes’ To This Vegetable! (And Bonus Recipe!)

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Fermented Radishes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• 1 ¼ teaspoon of sea salt or kosher salt
• 2 cups of freshly sliced radishes (cut ½ inch thick)

Instructions:

Bring two cups of water with salt to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir until salt dissolves, and pour a quarter of the brine (salt and water mixture) into a quart mason jar. Place sliced radishes into the jar, and cover with a quarter pint jar or fermenting lid. Pour in the rest of the brine until completely submerged. Place lid on the jar, and allow to sit at room temperature for 7 days. Store in refrigerator after opening.

References:

www.extension.illinois.edu

www.nutritionfacts.org

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