Koreiskaya Morkovcha/ Korean Carrot Salad/ Russian Carrot Salad
This simple, crunchy spicy VIRAL carrot salad mixed with a lot of garlic, coriander, spices and salt. A little vinegar gives it a fermented taste that is tangy and delicious. It is quick and easy side dish which is why it is currently trending thanks to Tiktok.
Equipment
- Peeler (julienne)
- Mixing bowl
- Microplane (minced garlic)
- Tongs
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- 800 gm carrots
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Start by shredding the carrots, place them into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, honey, vinegar and give it a massage. Set it aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Mince the garlic into the bowl with the carrots, add coriander powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper powder, vinegar.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and pour over the carrots. Take your time and stir it around. Once mixed through, give it a taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Pack it into a glass jar and store in the fridge for 5 days. Serve it chilled with any meal or enjoy as a snack.
Notes
- The carrots myst be julienned, if you are grating it then keep in mind it wont be as crunchy and will lose it texture after a couple of days.
- You must add the salt, honey and vinegar to the carrots first, this is wha makes it a pickle.
- Adjust the seasoning before storing
- This salad tastes way better the next day so it is best to make ti a day ahead