Charred Farm Radishes with Greek Yogurt Crema

• Lamasfrom Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking 
  Season 3, Ep. 3

The crema is also good served with fresh vegetables.

more about:

• goat cheese 
• Greek yogurt 
 
• lemons 
• Dijon mustard 
• cumin seeds 
• coriander seeds 
• kosher salt 
• black peppercorns 
• radishes 
 
• olive oil

• 1 cup fresh goat cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, preferably Maille
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound radishes, trimmed, or greens left intact if still young and tender
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling

Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal fire. Combine the goat cheese, yogurt, lemon juice and zest, mustard, cumin, coriander, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.

In a large bowl, toss the radishes with the oil. Grill on a perforated grill pan, turning occasionally until lightly charred and crisptender, about 5 minutes.

Spread the yogurt mixture on a platter and top with the radishes. Drizzle with additional oil, and season with salt and pepper.