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Korean Carrot Salad (Morkovcha)
Korean carrot salad, Morkovcha, is a vibrant and zesty carrot dish! This crunchy salad is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients and perfect as a side dish for any meal or picnic.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Korean , Russian
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrot
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp white vinegar see note below
- 1/2 tbsp Gochugaru or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper + 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them into thin strips using a mandolin, vegetable slicer, or a sharp knife. Put the julienned carrots in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes to wilt.
- Mix in the sugar, vinegar, and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). If gochugaru is unavailable, use a combination of cayenne pepper and paprika. Toss everything together well.
- In a small pot, heat the oil over medium-low heat and sauté the garlic until it becomes aromatic, ensuring it doesn’t burn. Pour the hot garlic oil over the carrots and mix thoroughly.
- The salad can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge for 2 hours to enhance the flavors. For storage, this carrot salad can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- For the vinegar, regular rice vinegar or white vinegar are typical choices, but white wine vinegar is also a great option. Avoid dark vinegar like balsamic vinegar, as it will obscure the bright orange color of the carrots.
- For a milder salad, you can omit gochugaru or substitute it with a mix of cayenne pepper and paprika. For a more robust flavor, sprinkle a little bit of spices like coriander or cardamom.
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
12.827IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 12.827IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.