Carrot

Carrot

Carrots add sweetness, colour and nutritional value to various dishes. They can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in soups and stews, or roasted as a side dish.

• chopping board
• vegetable peeler
• chef’s knife
• casserole

• 1 knob of butter
• 1 onion
• 1 kg carrots (sweet)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.5 l water

1. Finely chop 1 onion.
2. Clean 1 kg carrots with the vegetable peeler and slice them with a chef’s knife.
3. Put the casserole on the heat with 1 knob of butter and add a finely chopped onion. Let it cook gently for a few minutes.
4. Then add the carrot slices.
5. Add 1 vegetable stock cube followed by 0.5 l water, just enough to cover all the carrots.
6. Add 2 bay leaves and 2 sprigs of thyme.
7. Cover the casserole and let the carrots cook gently until almost tender. The time can vary considerably with the thickness of the slices and the desired tenderness. For me, this easily takes 15 to 20 minutes.
8. When the carrots are almost tender, I take some liquid from the casserole and add 1 tbsp cornflour to it. I remove excess liquid from the casserole before returning the cornflour mixture. Stir gently.
9. Remove the fresh herbs (bay and thyme) before serving.

Main course, salad, soup, starter

American, Asian, international, Mediterranean

green vegetables, vitamin A, carrot salad, sweet savoury bite

How can I prepare carrots?

Carrots can be prepared in several ways: boiling - stewing - in the oven - steaming and stir-frying.

How can I enhance the sweet taste of carrots?

You can add additional sweetener such as sugar or honey during the cooking process. Carrots prepared in the oven will naturally have the sweetest flavor. This is because roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in the carrots, which brings out their sweetness.

What can I cook with carrots?

Carrots are versatile and can be used in soups, stews, salads, baked dishes and even in sweet baked goods such as carrot cake.

What are the health benefits of carrots?

Carrots are rich in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. They promote healthy skin and vision and support the immune system.

What is the best way to store carrots?

Store carrots in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or airtight container. They stay fresh for up to two weeks (at least if they are also kept refrigerated in the store).

Can I freeze carrots?

Yes, carrots can be frozen. Blanch them first for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, cool them quickly in ice water, dry them and freeze them.

Are there different types of carrots?

Yes, there are several types of carrots, including orange, purple, yellow and white varieties. Each type has a slightly different taste and nutritional value.