Slender, glossy carrot spears in varying sunset hues of orange, laid elegantly across a minimalistic white platter. The dish is generously sprinkled with toasted white sesame seeds and flecks of chopped spring onion greens.

Summer Sesame-Garlic Glazed Carrot Spears.

Name: Summer Sesame-Garlic Glazed Carrot Spears.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: large carrots, 6 peeled and cut into long, thin spears; cloves of garlic, 2 minced; fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon grated; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; maple syrup, 1 tablespoon; toasted white sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons; spring onion, 1 chopped for garnish; salt, to taste

Category Appetizer

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 3 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Blanching

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: July 19, 2024

Using traditional Chinese cuisine as inspiration, our summer carrot appetizer is a delightful blend of refreshing and savory flavors. The crisp carrots provide a fresh and vibrant touch, while the sesame-garlic dressing lends a satisfying depth.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large carrots - 6 - peeled and cut into long, thin spears
Cloves of garlic - 2 - minced
Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon - grated
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
Toasted white sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
Spring onion - 1 - chopped for garnish
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥕💧🔥

Blanch the carrot spears in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Make sure to keep them crispy. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2 - 🥣🧄🥢

In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and maple syrup to form the sesame-garlic dressing.
Step 3 - 🥕💦😋

Gently toss the blanched carrot spears in the sesame-garlic dressing until they are well coated.
Step 4 - 🥕🌱🥗

Arrange the carrot spears on a platter, sprinkle them with toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with chopped spring onion. You can serve it immediately, or refrigerate it for a few hours to allow the flavors to mix.

Additional

This dish is an easy way to get kids involved in cooking. They can help by scrubbing the carrots or mixing the dressing. You can try adding other summery ingredients into the mix like cucumber or bell peppers for added crunch and color!