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Watermelon Radish

Inventory, 25 lbs : 16.03
This item was last sold on : 09/25/20

• 95 Featured Restaurants

• 37 Recipe Ideas

• 38 Sharess

Description/Taste

The Watermelon radish is made up of an edible globular root attached to thin stems and wavy green leaves. Its exterior is creamy white in color with pale green shoulders, a sign of the chlorophyll it received from exposure to the sun. The Watermelon radish's flesh is white closest to the exterior becoming bright circular striations of pink and magenta, hence the watermelon reference. Its flesh is tender-crisp, succulent, and firm. Its flavor is mild, only slightly peppery with almond-sweet notes. Depending on when harvested, Watermelon radishes can range in size from golf ball to softball. Look for Watermelon radishes with smooth skin free of deep cracks and for an exceptionally pink interior look for radishes with pink taproots.

Seasons/Availability

Watermelon radishes are available year-round with peak seasons in spring and late fall.

Current Facts

Watermelon radish is an heirloom Chinese daikon radish and botanically a member of the Brassica (mustard) family. Like most radishes the Watermelon radish contains isothiocyanate, a pungent chemical compound that when isolated makes an organic, natural pest repellent. Often radish crops (along with other Brassica plants) are planted by growers for this attribute as they release these compounds which are a natural repellent to weeds, pests, and soil born pathogens.

Nutritional Value

The Watermelon radish, both the root and the greens, provide an excellent source of vitamin C, particularly when eaten raw.

Applications

Watermelon radishes can be served fresh or cooked, hot or cold. Cooking the Watermelon radish will enhance its natural sweetness and temper some of the spice. Sliced thin they are perfect for showcasing their vibrant color in salads, atop sandwiches, or alongside sushi. This variety is also popularly sliced and pickled then utilized as a colorful condiment. Sliced or chopped radishes can also be added to soups and stir-fries. In Chinese cuisine, radish is commonly cooked or served along with seafood as it is said to impart sweetness and remove fishiness from a dish. The greens of the radish additionally can be used and are popularly added to soups, stews, and stir-fries. Watermelon radishes pair well with fennel,apple , cheeses such as feta and chèvre, butter, cream-based dressings, vinaigrettes, bacon, white fish, cucumbers, mild salad greens, cooked eggs, noodles such as soba and udon, citrus, cilantro, mint, and tarragon. To store, keep watermelon radishes refrigerated and use within one week.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Watermelon radish’s Chinese name, Xin Li Mei or Shinrimei, translates to mean “in one’s heart beautiful” a reflection no doubt of the radishes unique fuchsia internal coloring.

Geography/History

Watermelon radish originated in China where it was known as Shinrimei radish. In America, its official name in seed catalogs was originally Red Meat radish. Once it caught on as a popular farmer’s market item for marketing reasons vendors began to sell it under the name Beauty Heart or Watermelon radish. It is still however listed most often in seed catalogs under the name Red Meat radish. The Watermelon radish is a cool season crop preferring soil temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit but above freezing. Overly warm soil temperatures affect the radish's flavor and texture, turning a mild pepper flavor often into a bitter sting of spice and a pithy, dry texture.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	760-230-2560
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Fonda Don Diego	Coronado CA	619-537-0054
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Fish 101	Encinitas CA	760-943-6221

the other 75...

Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Al Fresko	San Diego CA	858-888-6294
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Victoria Mahdion	San Diego CA	619-987-3304
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-212-8127
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Common Stock	San Diego CA	303-877-5052
Salad Style	San Diego CA	619-255-6731
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	504-554-1323
Prager Brothers (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-331-7332
Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	760-230-6747 ex. 3
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
Claire's on Cedros - SKSB	Solana Beach CA	858-259-8597
Enclave	Carlsbad CA	808-554-4219
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-578-2984
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Fish 101 Cardiff	Cardiff CA	760-230-1021
Catering Solutions	Chula Vista CA	619-957-1162
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House	San Diego CA	858-453-2583
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-6747
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Cocina Calavera	San Diego CA	213-435-4893
Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-269-4022
Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest)	San Diego CA	858-488-0400
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-487-5562
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Puesto-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-233-8880
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar	San Diego CA	760-230-6747 ex. 4
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Eve Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-231-1052
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Barrel Republic Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	619-204-5945

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Watermelon Radish. One

is easiest, three is harder.

In Erika's Kitchen		Watermelon Radish Chips
Rhubarbarians		Watermelon Radish Toast with Orange Mascarpone and Honey
Peel with Zeal		Roasted Watermelon Radishes
The Feedfeed		Roast Beef Sandwich With Herbed Goat Cheese, Crispy Zucchini And Sweet Potato Chips And Watermelon Radishes
Camille Styles		Detox Kale Salad
Cook Republic		Rainbow Radish And Purple Kale Salad
Healthy Happy Life		Sweet Pickled Onion Watermelon Radish Salad
Elissa Goodman		Pickled Watermelon Radish
Beyond Sweet and Savory		Watermelon Radish Carpaccio and Arugula Salad
Rhubarbarians		Watermelon Radish Salad with Orange and Goat Cheese

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The Kitchn		Kale Salad with Quick-Pickled Watermelon Radish
Honest Cooking		Vibrant Watermelon Radish Salad with Spring Microgreens
With Food and Love		Roasted Watermelon Radishes with Herbed Tahini Sauce
Domino		Kale Salad with Watermelon Radishes
Gluten Free, Follow Me		Cauliflower Pizza with Hummus, Watermelon Radish, Avocada, Feta, & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Alexandra's Kitchen		Watermelon Radish, Orange & Goat Cheese Salad
A House in The Hills		Soba & Carrot Noodles with Watermelon Radish
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Vegetable Nori Wraps with Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce
Vegan Miam		Watermelon Radish & Carrots Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
A House in The Hills		Sauteed Radishes
Honest Cooking		Creamy Burrata with Shaved Watermelon Radish and Crispy Shallots
Yummy Mummy		Veggie Tacos with Black Beans and Cabbage
Kate Loves Kale		Psychedelic Salad Rolls
Camille Styles		Herbed Goat Cheese & Radish Tartines
Food Bully		Easy Chicken Salad Appetizers
The Bojon Gourmet		Carrot and Watermelon Radish Pickle
Mango Tomato		Mango,Watermelon Radish & Cucumber Salsa
She Paused for Thought		Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos
Recipe Runner		White Bean Crostini with Watermelon Radishes
Omnivores Cookbook		Three-Ingredient Quick Pickled Watermelon Radish
The Defined Dish		Watermelon Radish Tuna Tostadas
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Carpaccio of Watermelon Radishes Arugula and Citrus Avocado Dressing
Craving Something Healthy		Asian Watermelon Radish Salad
Dishing Up The Dirt		Tahini-Miso Spread & Watermelon Radish Toast with Sesame Seeds & Sea Salt
Heather Christo		Green Goddess Salad
EA Stewart		Winter Panzanella Salad with Kale, Carrots & Watermelon Radishes
Spices in My DNA		Cashew Cheese Avocado Toast

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