carrot and sesame relish

Author Notes

This is just a slurry of raw carrots, apple, shallot, and sesame "emulsified" with rice wine vinegar. But "slurry" to me brings to mind the gray slush of late February while "relish" brings to mind cranberries and other pretty condiments.

This raw slurry (relish? sauce? dressing? condiment?) is addictive and delicious as a thick salad dressing. It's best, I think, on roast chicken or grilled meats because it's acidity works so well with them in the way that cranberry sauce does. If you feel that it's too "light" for your taste, add about a teaspoon of miso. I love it the way it is and often take generous "tastes" right out of the processor.

I hope you enjoy it! —chiocolat