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Printed September 3, 2026
Printed September 3, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Soy-Maple Glazed Radishes
Cooking radishes is criminally underrated. This sweet-salty glaze turns peppery radishes into candy-like nuggets of joy.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches radishes, halved (about 20-24 radishes)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preparation
Raw radishes are crisp and peppery, but cooked radishes? They're an entirely different vegetable—sweet, mellow, and almost turnip-like in the best way. This glaze amplifies their natural sweetness while adding umami depth.
Preparation
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add halved radishes cut-side down and cook without stirring for 5 minutes until deeply browned.
- Flip radishes and cook another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour soy sauce and maple syrup into the pan, tossing to coat. Let the glaze bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes until syrupy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
The glaze should cling to each radish half, creating a glossy, lacquered appearance. Don't rush the browning step—those caramelized edges are where the magic happens. Your dinner guests won't believe they're eating radishes.
