Introduction
This vibrant grated carrot salad, often known as Korean-style carrots (Morkovcha), is loved for its crunchy texture and bold balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. It’s a refreshing, budget-friendly dish that improves as it marinates.
Ingredients
2 lbs (1 kg) fresh carrots, peeled and grated into long thin matchsticks
4–5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)
2 tablespoons white vinegar (9%)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Place the grated carrots in a large bowl.
Add salt and sugar, then massage gently until carrots soften slightly.
Make a small well in the center and add garlic and all spices without mixing.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.
