Black Spanish Radish Delivery or Pickup

Radishes are a common ingredient in salads. They're often paired with root vegetables in soups and other dishes. However, the black Spanish radish is unique and not as common as its pinkish red counterpart. The black Spanish radish's black exterior makes it stand out in the grocery store or at your local farmer's market. Another distinguishing characteristic of this root vegetable is its size. A black Spanish radish is much larger than the typical radish found in the produce department: they can grow as big as 4 inches in diameter.

Although the black Spanish radish isn't as common as other root vegetables, it has a long history. In fact, it dates back to the era in which the Egyptian pyramids were built. It's thought that black Spanish radishes were part of the normal diet of those working to build the pyramids. They later spread to European countries during the Middle Ages. Black Spanish radishes can be hard to find in U.S. supermarkets, and you may have to look for them at specialty grocery stores or the farmer's market.

While the outside of black Spanish radishes is charcoal black, the inside is snow-white, which creates quite a contrast. You can eat these radishes raw or cooked, and they have a spicy flavor that's complemented by a variety of herbs or sweet fruit juices. If you prefer a less spicy flavor, you can peel the outer skin of the black Spanish radish, as this is where most of the spicy flavor comes from. Slice it thin, eat it raw, or mash, bake, or sauté your black Spanish radish to create a savory side dish.

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Choosing the perfect black Spanish radish isn't difficult. You'll want to look for radishes that are free of any cracks in the skin. Cracking indicates the radishes weren't harvested in time or that they were either over- or under-watered. Black Spanish radishes tend to be large in size, but you'll want to choose those that feel heavy for their size, as this indicates an ideal water content. The skin shouldn't be too dark or too light; you should look for charcoal black skin when selecting your black Spanish radish.

You can store black Spanish radishes for a long time in the refrigerator, so you don't have to worry about using them right away. Use the Instacart app, and an Instacart shopper will do the work of selecting the perfect black Spanish radishes for you!

Black Spanish radishes can be used in many different ways, so you're sure to find a recipe that suits your tastes. Use grated black Spanish radishes in your salad with a tasty vinegarette dressing, or slice them thin and bake them in the oven with a light salt coating to make healthy radish chips. Cut thicker slices and saute them in butter with a little bit of fresh garlic for a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with steak or pork chops. Boil your black radishes with potatoes and mash them up together for a twist on classic mashed potatoes.

Those who like crisp, earthy flavors will really enjoy their black Spanish radishes raw. Cooking black Spanish radishes mellows out their taste, but leaving them raw preserves this radish variety's spicy, pungent taste. You'll notice that this radish has a stronger flavor than the regular radish variety you might be used to eating. The fibrous, dense texture and spicy zing of black Spanish radishes make for an exciting addition to any meal. If you're looking to spice up your dinner menu, add black Spanish radishes to your cart and have your Instacart shopper bring them directly to your door!