The Shogoin Daikon is one of Kyoto’s most respected traditional vegetables, signaling the start of the cold season. Unlike the long, skinny radishes common in other parts of Japan, this variety is famous for its large, round, globe-like shape. This article explains the special qualities that make this winter root vegetable essential to Kyoto cooking, looks at […] The post Shogoin daikon (聖護院大根) appeared first on Food in Japan.
