鹿児島県·特産品
Sakurajima Daikon
Even when held with both hands, it feels heavy. It is the world's largest radish, swelling round like a turnip. When simmered, the dashi soaks deeply into the snow-white flesh, which melts in your mouth. While typically around 6kg, some large specimens can reach up to 30kg. This traditional Sakurajima vegetable has been known for its size since the Edo period, even noted in the 'Yamato Honzo' (1709) as 'Satsuma daikon is larger than usual.' Although a different variety holds the Guinness World Record for the 'heaviest radish,' records of over 31kg have been seen at Sakurajima Daikon competitions. It is said that the volcanic ash soil nurtures this immense size. The flesh is dense and holds its shape well during cooking, making it suitable for both pickles and simmered dishes. It is a nutritious vegetable born from the majestic Sakurajima.
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