Braised Carrot in Sauce
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Braised Carrot in Sauce

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Carrot in Sauce

About This Recipe

Spice up your meal with these irresistible Korean-Style Glazed Carrots—a sweet, spicy, and savory side dish bursting with flavor! Fresh carrots are roll-cut for perfect texture, then stir-fried with fragrant scallions and coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce made with Korean chili paste, garlic chili paste, and a hint of sugar. The carrots simmer until tender, soaking up the bold, tangy-sweet glaze for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort, and the natural sweetness of the carrots balances the heat for a harmonious bite. A vibrant, low-sodium dish that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or grilled meats. Try it tonight for a deliciously addictive twist on classic stir-fried veggies!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • carrots 2 medium carrots
The aromatics
  • scallions 2-3 scallions (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • Korean chili paste 1 tablespoon
  • garlic chili paste 1 tablespoon
  • sugar 1 teaspoon
  • oil 1-2 tablespoons
  • water 1/2 cup

menu_book Directions

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Prepare 2 carrots, wash and cut into roll-cut blocks.
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Mix 1 tablespoon of Korean chili paste, 1 tablespoon of garlic chili paste, and a small spoon of sugar with water to make a sauce.
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Step 3
Heat oil in a wok, add chopped scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the carrots and stir-fry.
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Step 4
Stir-fry the carrots in oil for a few minutes, then add the prepared sauce and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 5
Add water to cover the carrots, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
After 10 minutes, use a spatula to scoop the carrots, they are done when they are soft; basically no salt is needed, as the sauce contains salt.
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Finished product picture.
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