What do cooked radishes taste like?

This will depend on the type of radish. Round red radishes lose a bit of their spicy bite and take on a much milder and sweeter flavor once cooked.

What type of radish is best for grilling?

While you can grill any variety of radish, we tend to go with the common round red radish for this dish. They have a sharp flavor that turns sweet and mild on the grill. Other varieties, such as watermelon or french breakfast radishes, already have a more mild flavor and are better enjoyed raw (in our humble opinion).

What's the best way to grill smaller radishes?

If your radishes are small, you can use a grill basket or thread them on a skewer to make grilling easier. If using bamboo skewers , make sure to soak them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't burn.

Grilled Radishes + Herb Butter Baguette

Name: grilled radishes + herb butter baguette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 bunch radishes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; kosher salt to taste; 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted european style butter, softened; 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil, parsley, dill, oregano or tarragon); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 baguette

Ingredients

grilled radishes

1 bunch radishes
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt to taste

herb butter baguette

½ cup (115 grams) unsalted european style butter, softened
2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil, parsley, dill, oregano or tarragon)
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 baguette

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Instructions

herb butter baguette

Allow the butter to come to room temperature. Use a fork to mash it together with salt and the chopped herbs of your choice.
Slice the baguette diagonally into ½ inch (1.5 cm) pieces.
Heat the grill to medium (350F or 180C). Place the baguette slices on the grill and cook uncovered (about 1-2 minutes per side).*

grilled radishes

Heat your grill to medium-high (375-400F or 190-205C) and brush the cooking grates with oil.
Trim the radishes (stems and root ends), rinse and pat dry. Cut the larger radishes in half and keep any smaller radishes whole. Toss the radishes with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
Place the radishes on the grill directly over the flame. Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred in places.

assembly

Slice (or chop) the grilled radishes.
Top the baguette slices with herb butter and grilled radish slices.

Notes

Toasting the bread: The bread can also be toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat (about 1-2 minutes per side).