White Radish

White radish is a long, pale root with crisp, snow-white flesh and leafy green tops. Its flavor is mild with a clean, peppery snap, staying juicy when raw and turning tender-sweet when cooked. Common uses include raw salads and slaws, quick pickles, stir-fries, and soups or stews; it is sold whole or pre-cut into rounds, matchsticks, or shreds.

Cultivated across East Asia—especially in China, Japan, and Korea—this winter radish spread widely and is known as mooli in South Asia. It thrives in cool seasons and entered global groceries through immigrant cuisines and commercial imports.