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    Grilled Hakurei Turnips and Radishes

    July 7, 2020 *Updated* July 7, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 44 Comments

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    Grilled Hakurei Turnips and Radishes are super delicious. The perfect farm to table recipe that is easy to prepare. Simple basic eating using fresh ingredients.

    Japanese turnips are about the size of radishes. Grab them at your farmer’s markets.

    Grilled Hakurei turnips and radishes in a bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

    Over that last few weeks, I have been getting fresh produce, baked goods, pickles, preserves, meat, and more at a local REKO network market.

    In my last order, I received some red radishes and (so I thought) white radishes. After asking the farmer, I was told they were actually Hakurei turnips.

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    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this grilled turnip recipe are at the bottom of this post.

    I am not a radish lover (except in potato salad). I always include turnips in a stew but wanted to find a new way to enjoy them.

    Bunches of radishes and turnips on a counter with a pot of herbs in the background.

    Now I had to figure out what to do with the radishes. I didn’t want to eat them raw. I didn’t want to pickle them. Grilled radishes sounded like a great idea to me.

    For This Turnip Recipe You Will Need:

    • Hakurei turnips
    • radishes
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh herbs (your choice)

    This is such an easy recipe. Made in a matter of minutes. Simple basic ingredients.

    Collage of recipe steps 1-2

    My choice of herb was summer savory that I have growing in my herb garden. You can use anything you like. Some great options would be:

    • rosemary
    • thyme
    • oregano
    • chives
    • dill

    I like to use a *(affiliate) grill basket, especially when the vegetables are on the small side. If you prefer, you can place the turnips and radishes directly on the grates.

    Check out some of my other recipes for the grill:

    • Grilled Garlic Scapes are a great bbq side dish. You need to grab these seasonal gems right at the beginning of the growing season. Did you know they are the tops of garlic plants?
    • Loaded Grilled Mushroom Caps make a great appetizer or main dish. Another fun recipe for summer entertaining.
    • Grilled Shishito Peppers are sure to be a bbq party hit.
    • Grilled Balsamic Strawberries are great as a dessert or brunch idea.
    Collage of steps showing how to grill the radishes and turnips.

    What are Japanese Turnips?

    Hakurei or Tokyo turnips are a root vegetable, found often in pickles and miso soup. About the same size as a radish, with a delicate flavour and crunchy texture.

    You can eat them raw, perfect for adding to salads. They can be roasted and grilled, which intensifies their sweetness. I did not even peel before cooking.

    Be sure to reserve the turnip greens. You can slice them up and use as a salad green, or cook them similar to Swiss chard or spinach.

    Collage showing cutting the herbs and adding to the grilled veggies in a bowl.

    Preparing Grilled Hakurei Turnips and Radishes

    It really does not get easier than this. I love simple basic recipes.

    • Wash and trim the radishes and turnips
    • Cut them in half
    • Place them in a bowl
    • Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper
    • Grill over medium-high heat until fork tender
    • Remove from heat
    • Add the chopped fresh herbs, toss and serve

    That is it! The perfect side dish for any barbecue. If you have never tried these tasty little gems, it is worth hunting some down.

    A fork with 1 piece of radish and 1 piece of turnip.

    REKO Direct Trade Concept

    The REKO concept is pretty cool. With the shopping restrictions in place, many farmer’s markets are not open. This concept allows consumers to easily get products directly from farmers/artisans.

    You join a Facebook group for the REKO in your area. The sellers list the products that will be available for delivery. Consumers leave messages within the Facebook forum.

    Close up shot of a bowl with grilled Japanese turnips and radishes ready to serve.

    You pay via e-transfer to confirm your order. There is a scheduled delivery day. You arrive, pick up your order and leave. Fast and easy. Farmers are not there to sell, only to deliver the pre-ordered items. No actual shopping happens. This is the perfect curbside pickup.

    The farmers love this concept of direct to consumer relationship. They have zero waste since they only bring the items that have been sold and paid for. The veggies used in this recipe were from Foragers Farms.

    Looking for a few more delicious simple grilled vegetables to try? Here are a few:

    • Grilled Artichokes
    • Grilled Baby Bok Choy
    • Grilled Cabbage Wedges
    • BBQ Asparagus

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    Grilled Hakurei turnips and radishes in a bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

    Grilled Hakurei Turnips and Radishes

    Grilled Hakurei Turnips and Radishes is the perfect farm to table bbq side dish.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Hakurei Turnips, Japanese Turnips,
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Hakueri turnips (7-9 fresh turnips)
    • 6 ounces radishes (8-10 fresh radishes)
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    • 1 tablespoons fresh herbs (I used Summer Savory)

    Instructions

    • Wash, trim and cut the turnips in ½ and place in a large bowl.
    • Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat well.
    • Heat the bbq to medium high.
    • Place the radishes and turnips in a grill basket on the heated bbq, and cook for about 10 minutes until slightly charred and fork tender.
    • While the veggies are cooking, chop the fresh herbs.
    • Remove the cooked turnips and radishes from the heat. Place in a bowl.
    • Add the chopped herbs, toss and serve.
    • ENJOY!! The perfect farm to table dish for summer.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    Notes

    Alternatively, you can peel the turnips if you prefer.  I chose not to, as it is very tender.
    I used Summer Savory for the herbs, but you can use any fresh herb you like. Adjust the amount to your liking. Other suggestions would be dill, thyme, chives, or rosemary.
    I find a grill basket works best for this recipe. You can also just cook them on the grates if you prefer.
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    Comments

    1. Glenda

      May 27, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Such a simple delicious dish! Thanks for the info on Japanese turnips. I had never heard of them and they’re wonderful. Will be making this all summer!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        May 29, 2022 at 10:13 am

        I agree, hakurei turnips are so delicious.

    2. Jo

      July 20, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Wow, never tried grilling turnips and radish. That changes right now. It looks so good and the flavors sounds amazing.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        Such a great way to enjoy these veggies. It really changes the taste…so mild and sweet. Hope you give it a try.

    3. Kathryn Donangelo

      July 20, 2020 at 9:35 am

      This was a great way to use up my radishes and turnips! Thank you for this wonderful idea!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

        You are welcome. This is such an easy recipe to make.

    4. Coralia Varga

      July 20, 2020 at 4:55 am

      I would say that this is the perfect side dish for the summer. The taste is great! <3

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

        So glad you enjoyed this field to farm recipe.

    5. Paige

      July 19, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      I could make a meal of these…love any veg that’s straight from the source, and also the preparation you’ve done on these looks so tasty!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

        Thanks so much. This is such an easy and delicious side dish for summer.

    6. Kari Alana

      July 19, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      I have never had either vegetable grilled and my kitchen garden is filled with radishes growing right now so I will definitely take your advice and grill them!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 9:53 am

        This is the only way (other than in potato salad) that I will eat radishes. Hope you give this recipe a try.

    7. Marwin Brown

      July 19, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      What a simple, healthy and tasty looking recipe! The turnips and radishes allow for a really cool combination of flavor

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        July 20, 2020 at 9:53 am

        They really do. The perfect side to many proteins.

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