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(Watermelon Radish) We purchased our watermelon radishes at a local farm
store, and have not seem them in local supermarkets, but they should be
available from markets that specialize in organic produce. The watermelon radish
is made up of an edible globular root attached to thin stems and wavy green
leaves. Its exterior is creamy white in color with pale green shoulders, a sign
of the chlorophyll it received from exposure to the sun. The watermelon radish's
flesh is white closest to the exterior becoming bright circular striations of
pink and magenta. Hence the watermelon reference. Its flesh is tender crisp,
succulent and firm. Its flavor is mild, only slightly peppery with almond-sweet
notes. Depending on when harvested, watermelon radishes can range in size from
golf ball to soft ball. The Watermelon radish, given name Shinrimei, is also
known as Rooseheart and Red Meat, is an heirloom Chinese Daikon radish. It is a
member of the Brassica (mustard) family along with arugula, broccoli and
turnips. The Watermelon radish shares the same attribute with all radishes, it
contains isothiocyanate, a pungent chemical compound that when isolated makes an
organic pesticide. Often radish crops (along with other Brassica plants) release
these compounds which are toxic to pests, weeds and soil born-pathogens (from:
specialityproduce.com). We could not find any specific nutritional information
for watermelon radishes.
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The above recipe is in keeping with God's creation intent (Genesis 1:29-31): 'Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground-- everything that has the breath of life in it-- I give every green plant for food." And it was so. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.' (NIV) Let no animal suffer or die that we may live!