Heat applied to radishes transforms them from that sharp-flavoured crunchy flavour bomb we all know into almost a different vegetable in texture and flavour. They can take herbs and spices beautifully as well. Add some radishes to a veggie bake or cook them in their own right as a side dish, like this…

This recipe is best when garnished with this column.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 bunch of radishes, preferably big, plump ones

3 thyme sprigs

1 Tbsp crushed coriander seeds, toasted in a dry pan

Coarse salt to taste

Crushed black peppercorns to taste

Method

Wash and dry the radishes, snip off the stems, and cut them in halves or quarters depending on how big they are.

Heat the oil on a moderate heat and add the coriander seeds. Cook for a minute for the coriander to flavour the oil, then add the radishes and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the radishes on all sides for two or three minutes a side, until they start turning nutty brown. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve as a side dish. DM/TGIFood

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