Pickled Radishes with Whipped Feta

Method

• step 1

  Firstly make the pickling solution: Heat the vinegar, water, sugar and salt to dissolve the sugar. Cool.

• step 2

  Scoop out the centres of the radishes using a small spoon or small scoop. Level off the bottoms so that they sit flat.

• step 3

  Immerse the radishes in the pickling solution. Cut the chilli in half lengthwise and add it to the pickling solution. Leave at least 3 hours.

• step 4

  To make the whipped feta: process the feta in a food processor until it is smooth (this will take at least 3 or 4 minutes). Add the cream cheese and process until they are mixed together. Alternatively use creamy goats cheese alone.

• step 5

  Drain the radishes and dry with kitchen towel. Fill each radish generously with the whipped feta.

• step 6

  Cut the cucumber into small cubes (keep the skin on to add colour). Place a few cucumber cubes and a sprig of dill on each radish. Season to taste and store in the fridge (for up to 4 hours) or serve immediately.