Across the Street's Braised Red Radishes

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 30 red radishes with greens (about 2 pounds)
• greens trimmed to 1/4 inch and radishes halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

1. Put the radishes in a medium saucepan and add 1 teaspoon of salt, the sugar, oil and water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to moderate, cover and simmer until the radishes are tender, about 12 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the radishes to a serving bowl.
4. Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pour the liquid over the radishes.