HANDBOOK
Soak sliced radishes and turnips in ice water to make them ultra-crunchy and crisp.
Radish Tartines with Green Butter
1 small garlic clove, finely grated (about 1/4 tsp.)
TOTAL 40 MIN; SERVES 4
6 (3/4 -inch-thick) soft rustic bread slices (about 1 1/4 oz. each), lightly toasted
Radish and turnip greens whipped with sweet butter, garlic, and lemon zest create the perfect silky spread for these spring tartines. Topped with spicy, paper-thin radishes and crunchy sea salt, these make a great appetizer or light lunch. 8 medium-size mixed radishes (such as Easter egg, black, watermelon, and Purple Ninja) with tops (about 12 oz.) 2 medium-size Japanese turnips with tops (about 2 1/2 oz.) 1/2
cup unsalted butter (4 oz.), preferably grass-fed, at room temperature
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving 1/2
1/4
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tsp. flaky sea salt, plus more to taste tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
MARCH 2022
Crushed red pepper, for garnish 1. Remove greens from radishes and turnips; reserve about 1 firmly packed cup greens (about 1 1/2 ounces radish greens and 1/2 ounce turnip greens). Wash greens, and pat dry. Set aside. 2. Using a mandoline, very thinly slice radishes and turnips (about 1/16 inch thick); transfer to a medium bowl filled with ice water. Let soak 10 minutes. Drain well, and pat dry. 3. While radishes and turnips soak, place reserved 1 cup greens, butter, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Process until butter is green and mostly smooth, about 1 minute, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Spread green butter evenly over 1 side of toasted bread slices (about 2 tablespoons each). Top with sliced radishes and turnips. Season with additional salt to taste. Garnish with crushed red pepper, and serve with lemon wedges. MAKE AHEAD Butter can be made up to 2
days ahead and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator. WINE Grassy, citrusy New Zealand
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