Chhay thaw
Raphanus sativus var. raphinistroides
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. The roots can be 50-100 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Japan, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The roots are made into cystallised vegetables
Edible parts
Roots, seeds - oil