Radishes and their leaves

[L00fah100]

I read that the leaves were edible, is this true and do they taste like radish?
Another question is what's the best thing to do with radishes? can you steam them or cook them or are salads the best method to prepare them?

[vodkancoke]

The leaves taste quite peppery, they are lovely. I only put radishes in salads or in sandwiches.

[L00fah100]

I tasted the leaves and didn't get no pepperyness or noting it was just the taste of chlorophyll like any other random green leaf you've tasted but the radishes were quite small and didn't look like the full frown ones i can remember so maybe they were picked to early and never let the flavour fully form.
Thanks for your help though.

[Clanad]

A little late, but we've tried this just recently...

Radish Leaf Pesto

- 2 large handfuls of fresh radish leaves, stems removed
- 30 grams (1 ounce) hard cheese, such as pecorino or parmesan, grated or shaved using a vegetable peeler
- 30 grams (1 ounce) nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, or pinenuts (avoid walnuts, which make the end result too bitter in my opinion)
- 1 clove garlic, germ removed, cut in four
- a short ribbon of lemon zest cut thinly from an organic lemon with a vegetable peeler (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to get the consistency you like
- salt, pepper, ground chili pepper to taste
Put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender or mini-chopper, and process in short pulses until smooth. You will likely have to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice. This produces a thick pesto; add more oil and pulse again to get the consistency you prefer. (This can also be done with a mortar and pestle; it's great for your karma and your triceps.)

Taste, adjust the seasoning, and pack into an airtight container (I use a recycled glass jar). Use within a few days (it will keep longer if you pour a thin layer of oil on the surface) or freeze.