Yeast Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
This is one of those deceptively simple dishes that stops people in their tracks at the table. Crisp, peppery radishes paired with cold, salted butter is a classic French bistro move that requires almost zero effort and delivers serious flavor. The contrast between the cool, snappy bite of the radish and the rich, creamy butter is genuinely addictive — especially when you hit it with a pinch of flaky sea salt. A scatter of fresh parsley adds a little color and brightness if you want to dress it up, but the dish is stunning even without it. Because every ingredient here is completely whole and unprocessed, there are no hidden additives, no fermented components, and nothing that could sneak in unwanted yeast. It works beautifully as an appetizer, a snack board element, or a light side alongside a bigger meal. Keep the butter cold right up until serving — that's the one trick that makes all the difference.
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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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