Russian-Korean Carrot Salad

Submitted by stormylee

"This spiced carrot salad is called "Korean carrots" throughout Russia and the former Soviet republics - I have no idea if it actually is Korean, though! I got the recipe from a friend who lived in Russia for a few years and came back with a number of mouthwatering recipes."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 kg carrot, finely julienned
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• chili powder, to taste
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar
• 100 ml oil

directions

1. Mix together sugar, salt, ground coriander, black pepper, garlic, chili powder, and white vinegar. Pour the mixture over the carrots and mix well.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan until hot; pour over carrots and mix thoroughly.
3. Allow to marinate in the fridge at least overnight.

Reviews

[Mike McCartney]

I enjoyed this very much. I have been trying foods that are outside of "normal" for me, and this hit the spot. The only thing I did different was to shred about 1/3 of the carrots. Honestly, I was getting bored, and wanted to finish. Otherwise, I did everything as directed, and the next day the results were great. I really liked the pleasant, somewhat spicy after taste. Thanks you for this, and I will be making as many more of your recipes as I can. Made for Spring Pick-A-Chef 2013.