Algerian Zrodiya Mcharmla Carrots With Vinegar Recipes

ALGERIAN ' ZRODIYA MCHARMLA' - CARROTS WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Peel and slice the carrots into rounds; boil in lightly salted water until just tender.
• Meanwhile prepare the 'dersa' (sauce). In a grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, hot pepper and red pepper (paprika) with the caraway seeds and some salt (to taste).
• Add 1 tbsp water to the sauce. Mix the sauce with the oil and combine well. Drain the carrots. Pour the sauce over the carrots and return to to a low heat. Cover and cook on low for a few minutes to allow the carrots time to take on the flavour of the sauce.
• Add the vinegar and serve hot or cold (room temp!).

GLAZED CARROTS (CAROTTES VICHY)

Steps:

• In a medium, shallow saucepan, add carrots, sugar, butter, salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8 to 12 minutes, or until carrots are almost tender.
• Turn up heat to boil rapidly until all the liquid has evaporated to form a shiny glaze. Toward the end of cooking time, watch carefully so sugar does not caramelize. Taste for seasoning.
• Just before serving, add chopped mint or parsley; toss. Spoon into a serving dish.

ALGERIAN CARROTS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with 1 1/2 cups of water, or just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan again. Steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and thyme. Cook the spices and garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid and the bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots, tossing well to coat with the spice mixture, and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove the bay leaf before serving.

BAKED BRANDY CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
• Slice carrots in to 1/4" wide by 2 1/2" long strips.
• Mix together, butter, brandy, sugar, salt and black pepper.
• Place in a 8x8x2" baking dish.
• Cover and bake 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chives before serving.

CARROT SALAD WITH FRESH ORANGE JUICE

Steps:

• Grate the carrots and toss with the juice, sugar, cinnamon, and flower water.
• Garnish with almonds.