Asian Carrots Recipes

GLAZED CARROTS ASIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the carrots and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large glass dish, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the carrots and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Using a oiled wire hinged vegetable basket or just directly on the rack ( whichever you find easier), grill the carrots, turning constantly for a total of 10 minutes, until slightly charred.

ASIAN CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil in skillet on medium-high heat; add carrots, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, juice (or water) and ginger root. Reduce heat, cover and cook at a simmer and stir until carrots are crisp-tender (depends how small your carrot slices are).
• Stir in the honey. Stir in well and cook until heated through.
• Top with the sesame seeds. Season with pepper and salt, if needed.

ASIAN-STYLE HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
• Slice the carrots (crinkle cut or standard slices both work fine).
• Add the carrots to the hot pan and toss them in the olive oil. Cover the pan with a lid. Let them cook for several minutes, then toss them again.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, the soy sauce, the garlic powder and ginger, and Sriracha.
• After the carrots have cooked, covered for about 7 to 8 minutes, pour the honey mixture over them and toss them well in the mixture.
• Turn the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring every few minutes, for about 8-10 more minutes until the carrots become just fork tender.
• Remove them from the heat, add some sliced green onions, and serve.

ASIAN-INSPIRED CARROT HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Distribute carrots and garlic cloves on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil and season with kosher salt; toss to coat.
• Roast in the preheated oven until carrots are tender, stirring halfway through, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow carrots to cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes..
• Add the carrot-garlic mixture, garbanzo beans, cashews, rice vinegar, lime juice, tahini, ginger, Sriracha, paprika, and salt to a food processor; blend until well combined. Stream in the reserved bean liquid though the feed tube, one tablespoon at a time, until hummus is smooth and creamy and has reached desired consistency.
• Taste, and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a bowl, and garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil and chopped cilantro.

ASIAN SPICED ROASTED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
• Combine the carrots, oil and salt in a medium bowl.
• Spread the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender and starting to brown, 20-25 minute.
• Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, butter, ginger, cumin, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper in a large bowl.
• When the carrots are tender, add them to the soy sauce mixture and toss until the butter melts and the carrots are completely coated.
• Serve immediately.

ASIAN CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine carrots, scallions, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.