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Video: French Radish Sandwich

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 3, 2019 11 Comments

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Last updated on August 11th, 2019

Classic French Radish SandwichGot radishes in your garden? Then do what I’ve learned to do, and turn the humble pink or red roots into a Classic French Radish Sandwich. Radishes require nothing more than sweet butter, coarse salt, and a crusty baguette to make them sing. Check out my video recipe for this crunchy-licious picnic fare:

Oh. No garden for you? You can find radishes at any respectable supermarket. Even my local, poorly-stocked market sells the roots.

 

Now on to our show! Click the “play” arrow to watch.

As mentioned, I have ‘French Breakfast’ and common round ‘Cherry Belle’ radishes in my little herb garden. Both types are extremely easy to grow. Both types are fast, too — just 28 days from seed to harvest!

Kevin, eating a radish sandwich while Avery looks onA romantic tip: Find someone who looks at you the way Avery looks at my Classic French Radish Sandwich.

Roasted Radishes with Honey, Lemon and ThymeNeed another great radish recipe? Check out my Roasted Radishes with Honey, Lemon and Thyme. 

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Here’s the printable recipe (which, in truth, you probably don’t even need):

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5 from 2 votes

Classic French Radish Sandwich

If you've never tried a radish sandwich, please take note: it's delicious!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • A mandoline, for thinly slicing the radishes

Ingredients

  • A crusty baguette
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 bunch radishes (about 12 roots)
  • Coarse salt (i.e., kosher, sea, or Malden)

Instructions

  • Cut the baguette crosswise into 4 quarters. Slice each quarter lengthwise to "butterfly" the bread. Spread the bread generously with the softened butter. Then clean and trim the radishes, and slice them thinly (about 1/16th-inch-thick) on the mandoline.
  • For each sandwich, arrange a large handful of the radish slices on one half of the bread. Sprinkle the radishes with a generous pinch of salt, and then close the sandwich and press the bread gently to seal. Serve and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Janis says

    July 7, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Thanks, Kevin! Radish sandwiches recall the lazy days of summer, digging away in my Michigan garden. Wonderful memories. These crimson roots are so versatile. They can turn a crudités or casual afternoon snack into a delectable high tea favorite. ❤️

  2. 2

    Diane Hoik says

    July 7, 2019 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    This sandwich is divine, especially when placed under the broiler for a few minutes! Give it a try.

  3. 3

    Lise says

    July 7, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Absolutely delicious Kevin, and I had never thought of a radish baguette! Thanks for the video!

  4. 4

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    July 7, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Hi Janis – The humble radish is versatile indeed!

    Hi Diane – Great idea. Will try.

    Hi Lise – Thanks for watching the video!

  5. 5

    Gene says

    July 7, 2019 at 11:11 am

    The “humble” radish has humbled me for years. I love your cucumber sandwiches. Anxious to try radish sandwiches – using your recipe – of course. Radishes grow so fast – so they say a simple easy vegetable to grow!!, but I just can’t grow sweet radishes, mine grow so slow and get hot before the big enough to eat. But I shall master it and/or buy some for my sandwich. Thanks Keven.

  6. 6

    Debbie says

    July 7, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    If you are a lover of radish sandwiches and haven’t tried making them with homemade vanilla butter, please do! Absolutely awesome! Here’s the recipe I’ve followed: https://food52.com/recipes/77394-alex-raij-s-radishes-with-vanilla-butter-salt-2-ways

  7. 7

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    July 7, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Gene – Store-bought radishes are as good as home-grown. They’re easier to work with, too, as they are already cleaned and trimmed!

    Hi Debbie – Oo, vanilla butter. YUM.

  8. 8

    Donna says

    July 10, 2019 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    My husband and I have been eating radish sandwiches for years on bread and with a green onion. Can’t wait every year till we have it.

  9. 9

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    July 10, 2019 at 8:17 am

    Hi Donna – Glad it’s not just me who likes this sandwich!

  10. 10

    LJ says

    July 14, 2019 at 11:36 am

    So I wanna know, ha ha… did Avery get any radish sandwich? Does she like radishes?

    I have an abundance right now and never realized that they had this capability, so snap-bang, I’m going to have a try at it today. Thanks, Kevin!

  11. 11

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    July 14, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Hi LJ – Enjoy your radish sandwich! (Avery lost interest when she realized the main ingredient wasn’t…turkey.)

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