Radishes..Can I microwave

[Tommy]

I've heard radish and butter sandwiches were a popular item for Brits at tea-parties.

Yes, with just a little bit of salt. One of my father's favorites.

 

[JaniceM]

I don't know.. I would imagine eating them warm and mashed up..

Like little-bitty turnips?

 

[Mizmo]

But, Mizmo, don't you live in the nation who likes anything with Maple Syrup? If so, you might try that instead of honey.

More seriously though, let us know how it tastes to you!
Now that you've mentioned it, I might actually like to try it myself, anyway.

I don't much like maple syrup...like the sweetness of honey better.
The recipe also calls for chives which I wouldn't use.
I will report when I get the deed done.

here is full recipe...which of course I won't be doing

1 pound medium red radishes (about 20)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives or scallions
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon toasted and salted pepitas(seeds)
Directions
Trim both the root and tip ends off of the radishes and halve them lengthwise. (If any radishes are larger, quarter them to keep all the pieces at a similar size so that they cook evenly.) Add the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a 2-quart baking dish. Microwave on high until the butter is melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Remove the dish from the microwave and add the radishes, gently tossing to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and use a sharp paring knife to poke 6 small holes in the top. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Carefully uncover and give the radishes a stir. Cover again and microwave on high until the radishes are tender, about 5 additional minutes.

Carefully uncover and stir the chives and honey into the radishes. Scoop the radishes into a serving bowl and pour any remaining butter over the top. Sprinkle with the pepitas and serve immediately.

 

[Kaila]

I would definitely try that, @Mizmo

I wouldn't use plastic wrap, though, and especially not in microwave, as it says.
I would use the same glass fitting covers for the glass dishes, i use in it.
Or I would set a plate/dish on top of a glass bowl, if i had no fitted lid.

 

[Mizmo]

I would definitely try that, @Mizmo

I wouldn't use plastic wrap, though, and especially not in microwave, as it says.
I would use the same glass fitting covers for the glass dishes, i use in it.
Or I would set a plate/dish on top of a glass bowl, if i had no fitted lid.

I did do the deed tonight for supper and while they were very tasty with cold ham and sliced cucumber I would not do again.
I have limited use of my right hand and not great with left so too much fussing for me.

If you make them I would suggest cutting back by a minute on last cook time. Of course depends on how high your microwave power is too. They were a little on the mushy side but still okay to eat. The honey and butter takes the snappy bite out of them

I did use plastic wrap which is okay in microwave and small dish for about ten radish cut in half
Recipe says to have 6 holes poked in it so fitted lid is not good .
Had to dispose of about five out of the bunch which had started to go bad.

Guess my radish eating days are over but I can say I did eat ten radish all at one meal with no stomach problems.
.......I hope.