Chinese White Radish

Chinese white radish is sometimes known in Britain as mooli. It is long and white and rather like a carrot in shape but usually very much larger. A winter radish or root, it can withstand long cooking without disintegrating, so it absorbs the flavour of a sauce yet retains its distinctive radish taste and texture. It must be peeled before use. Chinese white radish can be bought in many supermarkets and greengrocers and in oriental and Chinese grocers. They should be firm, heavy and unblemished, slightly translucent inside and not tough and fibrous. Store in a plastic bag in the vegetable compartment of the fridge where they will keep for over a week. If you cannot find white radish, use turnips instead.