Tunisian Carrot Salad With Cumin, Coriander and Caraway
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2pounds carrots, peeled
- 1teaspoon salt, or as needed
- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon ground caraway
- 1teaspoon ground coriander
- 1teaspoon harissa or other hot sauce
- Fresh lemon juice, as needed, optional
Preparation
- Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add carrots and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, set aside a bowl of ice water. Transfer cooked carrots to the ice bath and chill.
- Step 2
Drain carrots, and cut into disks about ¼-inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and add olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, caraway, and coriander. Add harissa or hot sauce, and mix gently. Season with lemon juice and salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Private Notes
Cooking Notes
The first time I made this, I found it incredibly bland, and didn't care for the raw spices. So, I just made this again, but this time I used a tablespoon of cumin and 2 teaspoons of harissa, and left out the coriander and carraway. I also cut the carrots on the diagonal, tossed them with the oil and spices, then roasted the carrots in a 400 degree oven until barely tender. I tossed them with the fresh lemon juice as prescribed, and finished them with some Maldon salt. They were delicious!
Double the spices and you won’t regret it. Also don’t forget to add you favorite Mediterranean cured olives.
Double the spices and you won’t regret it. Also don’t forget to add you favorite Mediterranean cured olives.
The first time I made this, I found it incredibly bland, and didn't care for the raw spices. So, I just made this again, but this time I used a tablespoon of cumin and 2 teaspoons of harissa, and left out the coriander and carraway. I also cut the carrots on the diagonal, tossed them with the oil and spices, then roasted the carrots in a 400 degree oven until barely tender. I tossed them with the fresh lemon juice as prescribed, and finished them with some Maldon salt. They were delicious!
Did you boil the carrots before you roasted them?
Tasted amazing with chopped red belled peppers and extra harissa with some fresh cilantro on top. Otherwise, the dish would have been too monotone colored and one note. The cilantro and peppers added freshness and the harissa kicked up the spice.
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