Description
These Spicy Korean Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that packs a spicy punch. Made with julienned carrots marinated in a zesty blend of Korean-inspired seasonings, these carrots are perfect for adding a kick to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and julienned
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Place the julienned carrots in a large bowl.
- Make Seasoning: In a small skillet, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour the hot oil over the carrots.
- Add Flavor: Mix in rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, gochugaru, coriander, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate: Allow the carrots to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the carrots well and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochugaru.
- Flavors develop more over time; refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
