Brazilian recipe
Honey-Glazed Seared Carrots
These honey-glazed seared carrots are a classic, easy side dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey with zesty lemon and a hint of aromatic allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint and parsley leaves to taste for garnish
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint and parsley leaves to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in the produce, dairy, and pantry aisles of your local supermarket or farmers' market.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise
- Cut each piece in half crosswise on a diagonal
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over low heat
- Add the olive oil and place the carrots in the pan with the cut side facing down
- Season with salt and let them brown for 7 minutes without moving them
- Turn the carrots over using tongs
- Season again with salt and black pepper
- Let the other side brown for another 3 minutes
- Combine the honey, allspice, lemon juice, and water in a separate bowl
- Pour this mixture into the skillet
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes
- Watch until the carrots are tender yet firm and the liquid has reduced by half
- Turn off the heat and add the cold butter
- Gently shake the skillet so the butter melts and forms a glossy sauce
- Coat the carrots well in the sauce
- Finish with fresh mint and parsley leaves before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms simple carrots into a sophisticated dish with ease. The secret lies in the slow-cooking process with the glaze, which ensures a texture that is tender yet firm, finished with a cold butter emulsion that provides a glossy sheen and deep flavor.
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