Snack · 30 min · russian

Korean-Style Carrots (Morkovcha)

Weeknight-friendly Russian cooking: Korean-Style Carrots (Morkovcha) comes together in 30 minutes with carrots, garlic, and not much else.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 lb Carrots
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes

Steps

1. Julienne the carrots into long, thin strands — the texture is the whole dish.
2. Toss with salt and sugar; rest 15 minutes until the carrots soften and release juice.
3. Squeeze the carrots lightly and add minced garlic, vinegar, and spices.
4. Heat the oil until shimmering and pour it sizzling over the garlic — this blooms the flavor instantly.
5. Toss well and marinate at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
6. Serve cold as a sharp, crunchy zakuska alongside heavier dishes.

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