Brazilian recipe
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots (Cenoura grelhada com mel)
Honey glazed carrots are a classic and practical side dish, balancing the sweetness of honey with the zest of lime and the aromatic notes of allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rangpur lime juice
1/2 cup water
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp cold butter
1/4 tsp allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rangpur lime juice
1/2 cup water
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp cold butter
1/4 tsp allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets, greengrocers, or farmers' markets. Rangpur lime can be found at specialized citrus vendors; a substitute for this lime is a blend of lemon and mandarin orange juice.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Cut each resulting part in half crosswise, on a diagonal.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over low heat.
- Add the olive oil and place 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.
- Monitor until the carrots are cooked but firm and the liquid has reduced by half.
- Turn off the heat and add the butter.
- Gently shake the skillet so the butter melts and forms a glossy sauce.
- Coat the carrots well in the sauce.
- Finish with mint and parsley leaves before serving.
Observations
This recipe elevates the humble carrot into a sophisticated dish with minimal effort. The secret lies in the slow cooking process with the glaze, which ensures a tender yet firm texture, finished with a butter emulsion that provides a glossy sheen and deep, rich flavor.
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