Radish and Herb Butter Canapés
by Brenda Langton, Tastemaker in Residence
Simple, beautiful, and delicious. Why do so many people avoid radishes? They have many health benefits and are a sure sign of spring/summer. There are as many variations to this recipe as there are types of butter and bread. // makes 10 to 12 canapés
Ingredients
2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 bunch red, Easter, or French breakfast radishes
Sea salt
Instructions
Fold the chopped herbs into the softened butter.
Wash and thinly slice the radishes. Put them in a cold bowl of water.
Spread approximately 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon of butter onto a piece of bread and top it with a radish slice or two. Just before serving, sprinkle with a little sea salt.
Thinly sliced multigrain bread, cut into bite-size pieces
Variation
Omit the fresh herbs and add a little wasabi, white miso, or umeboshi plum to the butter.