Servings
Font
Back
4.9 from 42 votes

Russian Carrot Salad with Coriander

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6 as a side salad
Course: Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 med/large carrots cut into fine match sticks or using grater for Korean carrot salad
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar 5%
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp oil olive or canola
  • 1 medium onion finely diced

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Mix together 4 grated carrots, 1 Tbsp of vinegar, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp of coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of sugar.
  2. Heat some oil in the medium skillet over medium/high heat than saute 1 diced onion until soft and golden (about 5-6 minutes).
  3. Add 1/4 tsp of ground pepper and stir the onions and pepper quickly. Immediately after stirring, add the them to the carrots.
  4. Mix well and let salad sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • To crush the coriander, use a mortar and pestle or put them in a ziploc bag and crush them with a mallet or rolling pin. Add more salt & sugar (in equal parts), to taste. If it's too flavorful after 1 hour, add more carrot.