Spicy Garlic Carrots (Printable Version)
Shredded carrots tossed with fresh garlic, coriander, and a splash of hot oil. Zingy, spicy, and super refreshing when cold.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
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5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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1 onion, chopped super fine
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1000 grams carrots, peeled and cut into skinny sticks
→ Spices
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1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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3 to 4 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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2 teaspoons kosher salt (go easy if using table salt)
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Oils
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160 ml light olive oil (or whatever neutral oil you like)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Once everything’s mixed, scoop the carrots into a metal or glass container, snap on a lid, and let them chill in the fridge. If you wait between 6 and 12 hours, the taste gets even better.
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Grab two big forks or throw on some gloves and use your hands to mix the whole carrot thing really well. Take a little bite. If it’s not hitting right, add a dash more vinegar, a pinch more sugar, or a bit of cayenne.
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Get the oil nice and hot in the skillet (almost smoking is perfect). Pour about 120 ml of that sizzling oil straight over the garlic and spice-topped carrots. This makes everything smell amazing and boosts the flavors.
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Drop the chopped onion and oil into your skillet over medium heat. Stir until the onion turns golden, then scoop it out and set aside—you won’t need it here anymore.
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Layer the pressed garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, coriander, sugar, salt, and cayenne all over your stacks of carrot strips.
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Cut those peeled carrots into really thin, matchstick-sized pieces with a slicer or sharp knife, then dump them into a big bowl.
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Keep the salad in a tight container in the fridge. Good for about a week.
# Additional Notes:
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Let it sit in the fridge at least 6 hours before digging in. The flavor really amps up.
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Hot oil is no joke—pour slowly so you don’t splash yourself.
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Set the leftover fried onions aside for other meals if you want.