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Radishes with Creamy Garlic Milk Dressing – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Radishes with Creamy Garlic Milk Dressing

Transform a simple bunch of radishes into an elegant and surprisingly delicious dish. The secret is a mellow, creamy garlic milk dressing that tames garlic's harsh bite. Served whole with their leaves, this is a unique appetizer or refreshing side dish guaranteed to impress.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75

Ingredients
  

  • (Serves 4)
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 200ml / ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 large bunch of pink radishes, with leaves attached
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the best flavour and presentation, select radishes with firm globes and vibrant, unwilted green leaves.
  • The garlic milk dressing can be made up to two days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and shake well before using.
  • For a nutty variation, try dressing the radishes with a high-quality infused hazelnut oil and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped garlic and milk in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a very gentle simmer over low heat.
  3. Cook for 5–8 minutes, until the garlic is very soft and has infused the milk.
  4. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  5. While the milk cools, carefully wash the radishes.
  6. Keep the leaves attached, ensuring they are bright and perky.
  7. Discard any radishes with wilted leaves.
  8. Gently pat the radishes and their leaves completely dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
  9. Once the garlic milk has cooled, transfer it to a blender or use a hand-held immersion blender to blend until perfectly smooth.
  10. Season the dressing generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  11. Arrange the clean, dry radishes on a serving platter, keeping the globe ends clustered together for easy dressing.
  12. Drizzle the creamy garlic milk over the radish globes, leaving the green leaves clean to act as perfect little handles.
  13. To eat, pick up a radish by its leaves, dip it into the dressing on the plate, and enjoy the crisp radish and its surprisingly flavourful leaves.
  14. Add a different layer of flavour and texture by tossing the radishes with a simple vinaigrette and a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 3g

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