Brazilian recipe
Honey-Glazed Seared Carrots
These honey-glazed seared carrots are a classic, effortless side dish that balances the natural sweetness of honey with zesty lime and a hint of warm 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 chilled butter
1/4 tsp allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves and parsley for garnish
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Rangpur lime juice
1/2 cup water
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp chilled butter
1/4 tsp allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves and parsley for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, seasonal limes, and high-quality local honey at neighborhood Sabzi Mandi or large supermarket produce sections. Fresh herbs like mint and parsley are widely available at local greengrocers. For imported spices like allspice, look in the baking or international aisle of major supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Cut each piece in half crosswise, using a diagonal cut.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan 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 them.
- Turn the carrots over using kitchen tongs.
- Season again with salt and black pepper.
- Let the other side brown for an additional 3 minutes.
- Combine the honey, allspice, lime juice, and water in a separate small bowl.
- Pour this mixture into the pan.
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Check to ensure the carrots are cooked through yet remain firm, and the liquid has reduced by half.
- Turn off the heat and add the chilled butter.
- Gently shake the pan to melt the butter and emulsify it into a glossy sauce.
- Toss the carrots well to coat them thoroughly in the glaze.
- Garnish with fresh mint and parsley leaves before serving.
Observations
This recipe effortlessly elevates the humble carrot into a sophisticated dish. The secret lies in the slow-cooking process within the glaze, ensuring a tender yet firm texture, finished with a knob of cold butter that provides a glossy, flavor-packed coating.
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