I just noticed this “pretty” vegetable in the grocery recently. I though the Radishes were fruit, but they are “root” vegetable.
Look like tomatoes in terms of color (red), shape (round or irregular) and size from far distance.
The Radish is one of members from Brassicaceae family, among other vegetables include in this family are:
- kale
- cabbage
- kohlrabi
- Brussels sprout
- mustard
- collard green
- horseradish
- turnip
- rutabaga
Based on information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) link (dpi.wi.gov..) that radish was native to China.
In the ancient times, this root plants then distributed to the regions or countries such as:
- Egypt
- Greece
- Rome
Radishes is low calories food, about 19 calories pe cup (128 gram). They are believed rich in:
- vitamin (C and B2)
- minerals (calcium, potassium and manganese)
Many people consume raw radishes by slicing them, and then mix with others vegetable for salad.
Some people cook radishes to lower their hot spicy flavor, so people can eat a lot of this vegetable.
Do you eat radish? Raw or cooked?