By Diane Morgan
Published 2012
China Rose Similar in shape but slightly smaller than daikon, with red skin.
Daikon (Japan), mooli (India and the West Indies) White and torpedo shaped, these sweetly pungent radishes are the most common Asian variety available in the United States.
Luo bo (Mandarin Chinese), lo baak (Cantonese), moo (Korean) These names encompass a variety of Asian radishes that are fat and squat, with green tops that fade to white on the bottom. Some are more green than white, others more white than green.
Watermelon (Misato, Red Meat, Rose Heart) These eye-catching beauties have green skin hiding vibrant magenta-veined flesh that makes for a captivating presentation when sliced paper-thin.
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