Radish with fried onions
1 serving
20 minutes
Radish with fried onions is a simple yet surprisingly aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the spiciness of radish with the caramel sweetness of fried onions. This recipe has roots in peasant cooking, where affordable and nutritious ingredients were valued. Radish adds a slight bitterness and freshness to the dish, while the fried onions soften its taste with rich, buttery notes. The result is a crunchy, spicy, and warming salad that pairs well with meat and potato dishes. Green onions enhance the composition with freshness, making the dish even more appetizing. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients have made this recipe popular in both everyday and festive menus, especially in cold weather when something hearty and warming is desired.
1
Peel and wash the onion.
- Onion: 2 heads
2
Finely chop.
- Radish (daikon/black): 2 pieces
3
Fry in a pan with heated fat.
- Chicken fat (schmaltz): 100 g
- Onion: 2 heads
4
Peel and wash the radish.
- Radish (daikon/black): 2 pieces
5
Grate on a coarse grater or slice into thin strips.
- Radish (daikon/black): 2 pieces
6
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
7
Add the fried onion and mix well.
- Onion: 2 heads
8
Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
- Spring onion: 20 g