Description
A vibrant, spicy carrot salad known as Morkovcha, featuring julienned carrots tossed with garlic, vinegar, and aromatic spices. Crunchy, zesty, and perfect as a side dish or flavorful condiment.
Ingredients
2.2 lbs carrots, julienned
3–4 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
⅔ cup light olive oil (or any neutral oil)
1 large onion, diced
Instructions
- Peel and julienne the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Add vinegar, salt, sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne, coriander, black pepper, and pressed garlic to the carrots.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sauté diced onions until golden. Remove onions with a slotted spoon (discard or reserve for another use).
- Reheat the oil until nearly smoking, then carefully pour about ½ cup over the carrots and spices.
- Toss everything together with forks or gloved hands until well combined.
- Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Add a dash of sesame oil for a nutty undertone.
Incorporate thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
Mix in toasted sesame seeds or herbs like cilantro or dill.
Use apple cider vinegar for a fruity flavor variation.
Adjust cayenne to increase or decrease heat level.
Best flavor develops after chilling for several hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
