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.
1
Chop the carrot with a grater or into fine strips with a knife.
- Carrot: 300 g
2
Sauté the onion lightly in vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
3
Add adjika, salt, sugar, vinegar, and grated garlic to the carrot. Mix everything.
- 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.
- Onion: 1 head
5
Let it stand in the cold for 1 hour.
