Brazilian recipe
Honey Glazed Carrots (Cenoura grelhada com mel)
Honey glazed carrots are a classic and convenient side dish, balancing the natural 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 (limão-cravo)
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp chilled butter
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves to garnish
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rangpur lime juice (limão-cravo)
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp chilled butter
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves to garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, herbs, and pantry staples like honey and spices at local municipal markets or grocers in Freetown. For a substitute, standard lime juice can be used if limão-cravo is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Cut each piece in half crosswise on a diagonal bias.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over low heat.
- Add the olive oil and arrange 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.
- Brown the other side for another 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, allspice, lime juice, and water.
- Pour this mixture into the frying pan.
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Check to ensure the carrots are tender-crisp and the liquid has reduced by half.
- Turn off the heat and add the chilled butter.
- Shake the pan gently to melt the butter and create a glossy sauce.
- Toss the carrots thoroughly to coat them in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh mint and parsley leaves before serving.
Observations
This recipe elevates carrots into a sophisticated dish with minimal effort. The secret lies in the slow braise within the glaze, which ensures a texture that is tender yet holds its shape, finished with a butter emulsion that provides a glossy sheen and deep flavor.
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