Description
These Spicy Korean Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a condiment. Julienned carrots are marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and Korean spices for a refreshing and spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and julienned
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Place the julienned carrots in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Garlic Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour hot garlic oil over carrots. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, gochugaru, and coriander. Toss to coat.
- Marinate: Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for deeper flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust gochugaru to taste for desired spice level.
- Flavors develop over time, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (with heated oil)
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
