Agriculture Committee Agricultural Children’s Network White radish has high water content and low calories. It is a good companion in winter. Winter is the time when cruciferous vegetables are most abundant. White radish is one of the common and affordable vegetables. It is easy to cook no matter how you cook it. tasty. As the proverb says: "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, you will be healthy all year round." It just shows that eating the right seasonal vegetables will naturally lead to good health. Especially in the cold weather, a bowl of hot radish and pork ribs soup is definitely a common delicacy on the dining table. Taiwan's white radish is mainly produced in Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, and Chiayi County. It likes to grow in cool climates, so it is planted in autumn and harvested in winter. In the Hokkien language, white radish is called "caitou" and is often regarded as a mascot, especially because it has a white jade-like appearance. Folks like to use it as a "good pick" during festive times. The Japanese call it "big root". As the name suggests, it refers to the fat roots that we grow from eating radish. White radish is a rare vegetable that has no special taste. When cooked with any ingredients, the taste can be easily assimilated, making it unique without overpowering the taste. After stewed, it becomes transparent and soft, with a delicate and delicious texture. It is slightly spicy when eaten raw, most commonly as a lettuce salad or grated into radish puree, and paired with fried shrimp. Many people like to eat raw pickled radish in pickles, which is crispy and delicious; after it is dried and dried, it has another flavor, and when fried into preserved vegetables and eggs, it is a perfect accompaniment to porridge. It can also be turned into shredded radish pancakes and cabbage cakes, which are delicious across the Yangtze River. The young leaves of radish are also edible, and their nutrition is no less than that of the radish itself. The radish contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E, protein, sugar, phosphorus, iron, etc. The radish leaves contain vitamins A and B1. It is also rich in vitamin C, B2 and vitamin C. It is high in nutrients and low in calories. If you eat it in winter, you will not be afraid of hoarding excess calories. Delicious white radish should have smooth and tender skin, white color, firm and plump texture, and a sense of weight. The harder it is when pressed, the sound should be crisp and clear, and the head of the stem should be bright green and not chlorotic. Radishes contain a lot of water. If there is enough water and they are ripe enough, they will easily crack. Although some are not beautiful, they are the most delicious. Sometimes there will be a swollen center phenomenon, which means it is too old and the flavor and taste will deteriorate. It is best to store fresh radishes in puree, in a cool and ventilated place or in the refrigerator! About the author: "Agricultural Children's Network" provides a wealth of agricultural knowledge, can answer your agricultural questions, and also provides a variety of life information, which can increase the fun of your life! We invite everyone to come and learn about Taiwan’s delicious, fun, and healthy agriculture, and at the same time, come together to care about our agriculture and protect our homeland.

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