Brazilian recipe
Honey-Glazed Seared Carrots
These honey-seared carrots are a classic and practical side dish, balancing the natural sweetness of honey with zesty lime and an aromatic touch of allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves to taste for garnish
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, honey, and herbs at any local farmers' market or supermarket produce aisle. Allspice and olive oil are staples found in the baking or pantry sections of most grocery stores.
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 arrange the carrots with the cut side facing down
- Season with salt and let them brown for 7 minutes without moving
- 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, lime juice, and water in a separate bowl
- Pour this mixture into the skillet
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes
- Check that the carrots are cooked but firm and the liquid has reduced by half
- Turn off the heat and add the butter
- Shake the skillet gently so the butter melts and forms a shiny sauce
- Coat the carrots well in the sauce
- Finish with mint and parsley leaves before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms carrots into a sophisticated dish with minimal effort. 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 adds a glossy finish and intense flavor.
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