Hanging and Drying Radishes: The Taste of Winter from My Childhood

Dive into a taste of tradition with me!

Wondering how people preserve radishes before refrigerators? Join me as I embark on a journey into the heart of rural China, where we transform humble radishes into a must-have ingredient for the Chinese new-year’s dinner using a preservation technique passed down through generations.

Witness the transformation, from pulling these beauties from the earth, to mastering the art of slicing, straining them like flower necklaces, and finally hanging them like Christmas decorations on the porch.

Learn how to preserve your own harvest with this sustainable and surprisingly versatile method, and discover the heavenly taste of dried radish.

In addition to being tasty, radish is also an excellent cover crop because its roots break up compacted soil, adds organic matter to the soil, and helps retain moisture. Simply sprinkle some seeds in early fall and see them grow!

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Bonus: Don't forget to leave a comment with your favorite ways to use dried radish!

Nutrition fact: radishes have a low-carb, low-calorie and a low glycemic index. They are rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and iron.


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00:00 - Start
00:21 - Introduction
01:40 - Pulling at the Radish
02:14 - Clean the Radish
03:12 - Process the Radish
04:25 - String up the Wedges
07:55 - Dried Daikon Radishes
09:24 - Hang the Radish out to dry