Rice Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
This is one of those recipes that proves the simplest things are often the most satisfying. Crisp, peppery radishes paired with cold, salted butter is a classic French bistro snack that feels effortlessly elegant with almost zero effort involved. The cool butter softens just slightly against the crunchy radish, and that hit of flaky sea salt ties everything together in the best possible way. There's nothing hidden here — just clean, whole ingredients that are naturally free of grains and starches, so you can snack without a second thought. A scatter of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a gentle herby note if you want to dress it up a little. It works beautifully as an appetizer, a light snack, or even a stunning addition to a cheese board. Keep extra flaky salt on the table, because everyone always wants more.
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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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