BHA & BHT Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
There is something quietly brilliant about a dish this simple — crisp, peppery radishes served alongside cold butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt. It is a classic French-inspired snack or starter that lets every ingredient speak for itself, which is exactly why it works so well for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT. Those additives often sneak into packaged spreads and processed snacks, but here you are working with whole, fresh produce and plain unsalted butter — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The cold butter softens just slightly against the cool radish, creating a rich, creamy contrast to that satisfying crunch. A scatter of fresh parsley adds a little color and a grassy brightness if you want it. This is the kind of recipe that feels effortlessly elegant on a dinner table but takes almost no time to pull together.
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4 servings
- 2 bunches radishes (about 20 radishes), trimmed and scrubbed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more for the table
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the root tips and leafy tops from the radishes, leaving a short stub of stem on each for easy handling. Scrub under cold running water until clean, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Slice the cold butter into thin rounds or small pats and arrange on a small serving plate or in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the butter with the flaky sea salt.
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