Nashi, radish, ginger and cashews

This refreshing crunchy salad makes a great accompaniment to roast pork, chicken or duck, but equally it’s a good component of a vegetarian spread. Nashi are a type of crunchy pear – also known as Asian pears – that are mildly sweet. If you can’t find them, then use any crisp ripe apple or pear, or jicama. I like to cook cashews this way, and I also cook peanuts similarly, as the texture of the nuts changes quite noticeably. But if you’re short of time, then just replace them with toasted c