Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Radishes With Their Green

Name: Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Radishes With Their Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 generous bunch large radishes, with greens (about 1 pound total), or 2 smaller bunches; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey; 2 tablespoons chicken stock, vegetable stock or water; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 bunch scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 generous bunch large radishes, with greens (about 1 pound total), or 2 smaller bunches
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
2 tablespoons chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 bunch scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

1
Cut away greens from radishes and trim off bottoms of the stems.
2
Wash in 2 changes of water and spin dry.
3
Chop coarsely.
4
Trim away tips of radishes and quarter lengthwise if large, cut in half if small.
5
In a small bowl or measuring cup combine soy sauce, vinegar, agave nectar or honey, and stock or water.
6
Have all ingredients within arms length of your burner.
7
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
8
Add oil to wok or pan and swirl to coat sides, then add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
9
Add white parts of scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds to a minute.
10
Add radish greens, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more, until they wilt, and stir in radishes.
11
Stir-fry for 1/2 minute and add soy sauce mixture.
12
Stir-fry for a minute more, then stir in ilantro and scallion greens, stir together for a few seconds, add cornstarch slurry and stir until vegetables are glazed (less than 30 seconds).
13
Remove from heat and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 generous bunch large radishes, with greens (about 1 pound total), or 2 smaller bunches, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Radishes With Their Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Radishes With Their Greens

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