Author Notes
Rumor has it that Korean carrot salad isn’t Korean in origin at all, but is, in reality, an invention of the Russians with an exotic twist. All I know is that it emerged in the 80s and instantly became a staple. Crunchy, zesty and lightly fermented, this salad, or condiment, or side dish, whatever you want it to be, will surely make more than one appearance on your table. —Eat Already!
Ingredients
-
1 pound
fresh carrots, peeled
-
1/2
medium red onion, sliced very thinly
-
4
cloves garlic, slivered thinly or finely chopped
-
1/4 cup
olive oil
-
3 tablespoons
vinegar (can use apple cider vinegar if desire)
-
fresh juice of 1/2 lemon
-
1 teaspoon
whole coriander seed, crushed
-
1/2 teaspoon
salt
-
2 teaspoons
sugar
-
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne (makes medium spicy, reduce or increase the heat by adjusting this amount accordingly)
-
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
-
Here is a true test of your knifing skills. The goal is to slice carrots into thin long strips. No one except Japanese chefs can do that; ordinary people like me use julienne cutter. So, using a tool or your incredible knifing skills, cut carrots into thin long strips. Sprinkle some salt, stir, make a “hill” out of carrots and let rest for about 10 minutes.
-
Heap all the spices and garlic at the top of the carrot hill.
-
Slice onion as thin as possible. Heat the oil in a skillet, add onions. Cook for a minute, not longer, until oil is boiling.
-
Carefully pour the oil over the spices. Toss onions with the carrots, add vinegar, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Toss everything together well, don’t mash. Let cool and put in a fridge for 1-2 hours at least.
See what other Food52ers are saying.