Green radish is native to Northern China region. Its outer peel near the top stem end features leafy-green color which, gradually changes to white color near the lower tip. Inside, its flesh has beautiful jade green color, sweet and less pungent flavor. You can find it in most vegetable stalls in the wet market
Green Radish Benefits and Uses:
Green radish is a common food ingredient in Asian cooking. They can be used in soups and stews.
When cooked, green radish produces a mild distinct flavor.
Green radish is high in fiber and low in fats and calories.
Green radish has been said to aid with digestion.
This soup give up a very fragrant, refreshing and sweet taste.
Green radish and carrot (青红萝卜) – clear heat, ease mental stress, promote urination and expel dampness.
Ingredients : (serves 2)
1 medium Chinese Green Radish (about 500g)
1 small carrot
6pc red dates (seed removed)
1 tbsp dried squid (I used shredded type)
300g chicken meat / pork ribs
5 rice bowl water
Steps by Steps :
1. Rinse & Cut radish and carrot into small pieces.
2. Blanch chicken / pork ribs in hot water for 10 minutes & remove.
3. In another pot, put water and all the other ingredients & bring to boil.
4. Once boil, turn to low heat & let it simmer slowly for 1.5 hrs.
5. Add salt to taste & serve hot.
