Tsimmes with carrots and sweet potatoes
4 servings
30 minutes
Tzimmes with carrots and sweet potatoes is a traditional Jewish dish symbolizing the sweetness of life and family warmth. Its roots go back to ancient times when honey and dried fruits were used to enhance the flavor of simple vegetables. In this version of tzimmes, carrots and sweet potatoes soaked in honey, citrus notes, and cinnamon aroma create a harmony of sweetness and slight tartness. Prunes and apricots add velvety fruit tones to the dish, while baking makes the texture tender and almost caramelized. Tzimmes is served as a side dish to meat or as an independent treat, enjoying its warming and cozy taste. It is an ideal choice for a festive table when one wants to emphasize the atmosphere of hospitality and unity.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Peel the carrot and cut it into small circles.
- Carrot: 500 g
3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add unpeeled sweet potato, and cook for 10 minutes. Then add carrot and cook for another 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Sweet potato: 1 kg
- Carrot: 500 g
4
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl and add the carrot.
- Sweet potato: 1 kg
- Carrot: 500 g
5
Add the remaining ingredients to the vegetables (you can chop them slightly). Mix and place in a mold.
- Pitted prunes: 170 g
- Dried apricots: 140 g
- Orange juice: 0.3 glass
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 2.5 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Grated orange zest: 2.5 teaspoons
6
Cover with foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.