Moroccan Carrots
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground caraway
- 5 large carrots (1 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise
- Kosher salt
- 1 orange1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the garlic, cumin and caraway and cook over moderately low heat until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the carrots, a generous pinch of salt and enough water to just cover the carrots and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over moderately low heat, turning once, until crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the carrots to a plate.
- Let cool completely, then cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Meanwhile, boil the braising liquid over moderately high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the orange and lemon zest and juice.
- In a serving bowl, toss the carrots with the jalapeno and the reduced braising liquid and season with salt.
- Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.
- Stir in the cilantro and mint and serve.
grapeseed oil, garlic, ground cumin, ground caraway, carrots, kosher salt, orange juice, lemon zest, crosswise, cilantro, mint
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/moroccan-carrots-michael-solomonov (may not work)