Tunisian Carrot Salad

Name: Tunisian Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian & Sahel
Ingredients: 1.5 lb carrots; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup water; 3 tbsp white vinegar; 0.333 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Gently simmered carrots, white vinegar and coriander, warmed with cumin and cayenne.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes; drain well.
8 min
2
Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
1 min
3
Add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
5 min
4
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cool. Mix in cilantro. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving).