Korean carrots with adjika

4 servings

80 minutes

Korean-style carrots with adjika is a spicy and aromatic appetizer inspired by traditional Korean cuisine. Its history begins with Russian chefs adapting Korean recipes to create a vibrant dish with accessible ingredients. Crunchy carrots soaked in a spicy marinade of vinegar, adjika, and garlic acquire a rich, slightly spicy flavor with a subtle sweetness. Fried onions add depth and softness. This dish pairs wonderfully with meat and fish dishes and serves as an excellent standalone appetizer. It will adorn any table, adding a touch of Eastern exoticism and culinary finesse. Serve chilled to fully reveal the marinade's rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 172.6
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 12.7g
• Carbohydrates: 13.7g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 300 g
• Finely chopped garlic: 2 clove
• Vinegar: 10 ml
• Adjika: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml

Cooking steps

1. Chop the carrot with a grater or into fine strips with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 300 g

2. Sauté the onion lightly in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

3. Add adjika, salt, sugar, vinegar, and grated garlic to the carrot. Mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adjika: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Vinegar: 10 ml
   • Finely chopped garlic: 2 cloves

4. Add fried onion to the carrot. Mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

5. Let it stand in the cold for 1 hour.