Savory Spicy Korean Carrot Salad Morkovcha to Spice Up Meals
Discover the refreshing and bold flavors of Savory Spicy Korean Carrot Salad Morkovcha, the perfect side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- skillet
- spice grinder
- Small Pan
- tongs
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 500 g Carrots julienned for vibrant crunch
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds toasted and ground
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon Sugar to enhance flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt essential for sweetness
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil heated
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar for tanginess
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce for umami flavor
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for spiciness
For the Garnish
- 1 small Onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel and julienne the 500 g of carrots into thin, matchstick-sized pieces.
- Toast 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat and stir in minced garlic, ground coriander, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the hot spiced oil over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Add sugar, salt, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the carrots and mix thoroughly.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Add sliced onion and chopped cilantro, then toss once more before serving.
Notes
Use fresh carrots for the best crunch. Adjust red pepper flakes to fit your spice preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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