Carrots

Carrot

Flavor and role

Add sweetness and bright orange color and hold their shape when cooked.

Typical dishes and uses

Bolognese and stews (mirepoix), japchae, coleslaw, curry, fried rice.

Substitutes

Parsnip, kabocha squash (sweetness), sweet potato.

Storage

Remove the leaves, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 2-3 weeks.

Main countries

China · Russia · United States

Used in this book

Teppan YakisobaBulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)Bolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)PotjiekosAjí de GallinaAlbóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)Colombian Arroz con PolloAvgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup)Bai Sach ChroukBandeja PaisaBánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Bánh Mì)Beef BourguignonBibimbapUkrainian BorschtClassic Buffalo WingsBún Chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowl)Bunny Chow (Durban Chicken Curry in a Loaf)Caldo de ResClassic Carrot CakeCassouletChilean CazuelaChakalaka (South African Spicy Vegetable and Bean Relish)Chicken Pot PieChow Mein (Chinese Chicken Fried Noodles)Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop)Coq au VinDakbokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken)Erwtensoep (Dutch Split Pea Soup)Fiskesuppe (Norwegian Creamy Fish Soup)Galbi-jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs)GitheriHungarian Goulash SoupHolubtsi (Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls)Irish StewJapanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu)Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork)Jjamppong (Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)Andong Jjimdak (Korean Soy-Braised Chicken)Chicken KabsaKimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)Kottu RotiUzbek Lagman (Beef and Vegetable Noodle Stew)Lapskaus (Norwegian Brown Stew)Lasagne alla BologneseLumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Pork Spring Rolls)Beef MaféMastava (Uzbek Rice Soup)Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)MinestroneSeven-Vegetable CouscousNigerian Fried RiceNikujaga (Japanese Beef and Potato Stew)Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)Ossobuco alla MilanesePancit CantonPasta e FagioliPav BhajiUzbek PlovSalvadoran Pupusas (Bean and Cheese)Rinderrouladen (German Beef Rolls)Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Pan GravySauerbratenShabu-ShabuShchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)Shepherd's PieShort Rib Ragù with PappardelleStoempTafelspitzThieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)ThukpaVol-au-ventYangzhou Fried RiceYosenabeYuca FritaSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansArancini al Ragù (Sicilian Cones)Beer-Braised Arroz con Pollo with Crisp-Skinned ThighsArroz con Pollo Stuffed Peppers with Melted CheeseStuffed Oven-Braised Asado NegroAsado Negro Bánh Mì (Venezuelan × Vietnamese)Ash Reshteh Minestrone (Persian × Italian)Whipped-Egg Avgolemono with Clear Homemade StockMiso-sesame baba ganoushMiso-Kombu Vegan Mak-KimchiCharcoal Bai Sach Chrouk with Crispy Egg and Scallion OilCoconut-Garlic Pork Quesadillas with Khmer Pickle Pico (Cambodian × Mexican)Coconut Grilled Pork Rice BurgerCrackling Roast Pork Bánh Mì (Bánh Mì Heo Quay)Bulgogi Kimchi Bánh MìBánh Mì Rice BowlCrispy Mekong-Style Bánh Xèo with Mung Beans and Coconut CreamCrispy Bánh Xèo Shrimp Salad BowlOvernight-Marinated Bourguignon with Glazed Onions and CroutonsBourguignon Ragù PappardellePulled Beer-Can Chicken SlidersDolsot Bibimbap with Crispy Rice and Beef GochujangBibimbap Burritos with Gochujang-Lime MayoCrispy Bibimbap Rice BitesBifana Bánh Mì (Portuguese × Vietnamese)Homemade-Stock Bitterballen with Mustard MayoRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleMiso Bolognese UdonBolognese Cheese-Pull ToastieRoasted Beet and Smoked Rib BorschtKoryo-saram Kimchi BorschtDouble-Fried Buffalo Wings with Chunky Blue CheeseHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlCharcoal Bún Chả with Homemade Caramel and Crispy ShallotsBún Chả Burger with Pickled Carrot and Sriracha MayoCrispy Vermicelli Cake with Bún Chả MeatballsCharcoal Bún Thịt Nướng with Caramel Pork and Crispy ShallotsLemongrass Pork Belly Ssam with Gochujang Nước Chấm (Vietnamese × Korean)Gochujang Chicken Curry Bunny Chow with Kimchi Slaw (Korean x South African)Caldo de Res with Roasted Marrow Bones and Guajillo SalsaCaldo de Res Quesatacos with Broth Dip and Lime SlawBrown Butter Carrot Layer Cake with Orange Cream CheeseGajar Halwa Carrot Cake with Cardamom Cream Cheese (British x Indian)Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches with Cream Cheese FillingSlow-Baked Cassoulet with Pork-Rind Bean Stock and Garlic-Parsley CrustOsso Buco Cazuela de VacunoCazuela Chicken Pot Pie with Puff-Pastry LidFire-Charred Pepper Chakalaka with Toasted Whole SpicesChakalaka Cheese Quesadillas (South African × Mexican)Crispy Chakalaka Fritters with Lemon Yogurt DipSeared Thigh, Mushroom and White Wine Chicken Pot PieJapanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie (Japanese × American)Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Puff Pastry CrackersPicadillo Chiles Rellenos in Charred Tomato CaldilloChow Mein Noodle Nest Egg CupsCharcoal Cơm Tấm Sườn Chả with Steamed Egg MeatloafCơm Tấm Tacos with Lemongrass Pork and Scallion OilCơm Tấm Rice BurgerOvernight-Marinated Burgundy Coq au VinRed Wine Jjimdak (Korean Braised Chicken)Potato-dough chicken thigh coxinha with a cream cheese heartCurrywurst Japanese Curry RiceSeared Chicken Thigh Dakbokkeumtang with Homemade Chilli OilDakbokkeumtang Pot PieOvernight Rib-Stock Erwtensoep with Katenspek RyeSmoked Sausage Snert Dal with Cumin TadkaFalafel Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Sriracha Tahini MayoBergen Fish Soup (Bergensk Fiskesuppe) with Homemade StockThai Red Curry Coconut FiskesuppeFiskesuppe Toast Melts with Cod, Salmon and PrawnsGado-Gado Rice Paper RollsCrispy Smashed Potato Gado-Gado PlatterSeared Royal-Court Galbi-jjimRed Wine Galbi-jjim BourguignonBeef Githeri with KachumbariCrispy Rice Paper Shrimp DumplingsBeef Shin Goulash with CsipetkeOven-Braised Holubtsi with Smoked BaconJapanese Dashi-Braised HolubtsiCheesy Unrolled Holubtsi SkilletSichuan-Style Hot and Sour Soup with ShrimpTiffin-House Idli with Fresh-Roasted SambarOven-Braised Lamb Neck Irish Stew with Pearl Barley and Herb ButterGreen Chile Lamb and Potato Stew (Irish × New Mexican)Irish Stew Skillet Hash with Crispy Potatoes and Fried EggsSlow-Simmered European-Style Beef CurryBaked Cheese Curry with a Runny Egg (Yaki Curry)Royal Court Beef Japchae with Braised NoodlesCrispy Japchae Rice Paper DumplingsChunjang Ragù RigatoniSeared Thigh Andong Jjimdak with Homemade CaramelJjimdak Cheese Skillet Fried RiceBuckwheat Kasha Bibimbap with Gochujang Mushrooms (Russian × Korean)Khao Man Gai Bibimbap with Tao Jiao Gochujang SauceMitmita Butter Kitfo Bibimbap (Ethiopian x Korean)Gochujang Buffalo WingsChicken Kottu with Handmade Godamba RotiKimchi Cheese Kottu with Pork Belly (Sri Lankan × Korean)Crispy Kottu Hash Browns with Curry MayoSucuk Kumpir with Homemade Russian SaladLagman Ragù Pappardelle (Uzbek x Italian)Oven-Braised Lapskaus with Smoked Bacon, Juniper and Brown ButterGochujang Lapskaus (Norwegian × Korean)Lapskaus Croquettes with Lingonberry MayoRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaLechon Kawali Silog BowlDouble-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour SauceCrispy Lumpia Rice BowlOven-Braised Lamb MaféJapanese-Style Mafé Curry RiceSchezwan Cheese DosaMassaman Chicken Pot PieQovurma Mastava with Bone-In Lamb and Garlic SuzmaMastava Risotto with Cumin Beef and Dill Yogurt (Uzbek × Italian)Mastava Rice Fritters with Garlic-Dill YogurtMee Goreng Yaki Udon with Bonito and MayoLokanta-Style Velvet Lentil Soup with CroutonsThai Red Curry Coconut Lentil SoupGenoese Minestrone with PestoMiso Tomato MinestroneRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlBerbere Lentil Ragù RigatoniMole Chicken Bánh Mì with Pickled Carrot and Daikon (Mexican × Vietnamese)Double Ta'leya Molokhia with Roast Chicken and Vermicelli RiceLamb Seven-Vegetable Couscous with TfayaThai Red Curry Coconut CouscousRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaNan Gyi Thoke Noodle Salad Jars with Chickpea-Peanut CrunchOwambe Party Fried Rice with Homemade Stock, Liver and PrawnsNigerian Fried Rice Arancini with Scotch Bonnet MayoRyotei-Style Nikujaga with First DashiGochujang Pork Nikujaga with Glass NoodlesHermitage-Style Olivier with Poached Chicken, Shrimp and Homemade MayonnaiseOlivier Salad Cake with Egg Mimosa TopOmurice Gimbap with Ketchup MayoOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilaneseOsso Buco Sliders with Gremolata MayoGochujang Bulgogi Pad ThaiPanang Beef Cottage Pie with Coconut Sweet Potato Mash (Thai × British)Panang Pork Smash Burger with Peanut-Lime SlawCrispy Pork Pancit Canton-BihonCrispy Pancit Nests with Garlic ShrimpPasta e Fagioli with Dried Borlotti and Parmesan RindMumbai Tawa Butter Pav BhajiPeameal Bacon Bánh Mì (Canadian × Vietnamese)Siberian Pelmeni in Golden Beef BrothPernil Bánh Mì (Puerto Rican × Vietnamese)Tashkent Wedding Plov (To'y Oshi)Spanish Chorizo and Chicken PlovCrispy Plov Rice Balls with CheeseRed Wine Beef Shin Potjie with GremolataGochujang Pork PotjiePotjie Pot PieCrispy-Edge Pulled Pork with Beer-Braise GlazePupusas Revueltas with Homemade ChicharrónOven-Braised Rouladen with Juniper Red Wine JusJapanese Curry Beef Samsa (Uzbek x Japanese)Chicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesFive-Day Oven Sauerbraten with Red Wine Gingerbread SauceSauerbraten Galbi-Jjim (German × Korean)Schnitzel Katsu CurrySeekh Kebab Banh Mi (Pakistani × Vietnamese)Sekuwa Pork Burger with Timur-Radish Slaw (Nepali × American)Rainbow Sesame-Peanut Noodle Jar Salad with Crispy TofuOven-Braised Sauerkraut Sutochnye ShchiMiso Shchi with Pork Belly and TofuShchi Pot Pie with a Puff Pastry LidRed Wine Lamb Shepherd's Pie with a Duchess Potato CrownShepherd's Pie Loaded Jacket PotatoOven-Braised Short Rib and Porcini Ragù with GremolataGalbi-jjim Short Rib Ragù with Rice Cakes (Korean × Italian)Sizzling Sisig Kimchi Bibimbap with Gochujang-Calamansi Sauce (Filipino × Korean)Restaurant-Style Solyanka with Smoked-Rib BrothTam Thai with Grilled PrawnsSom Tam Summer RollsSosatie Chicken Pita Pockets with Apricot Yogurt and Crunchy SlawStegt Flæsk Bánh Mì with Parsley Herb Mayo (Danish × Vietnamese)Stoemp Smash Cakes with Bacon, Fried Egg and Mustard MayoTomato-Bacon Minestrone Sujebi (Korean × Italian)Viennese Tafelspitz with Marrow Toast and Chive SauceTafelspitz Pho (Austrian × Vietnamese)Tafelspitz Rösti Stack with Apple-Horseradish Cream and Fried EggRestaurant-Style Thieboudienne with Fish Stock and NététouRof Salmon Tomato Takikomi Gohan (Senegalese x Japanese)Thit Kho To (Clay-Pot Caramel Pork Belly with Pickled Bean Sprouts)Caramel Pork and Egg Mayo ToastBeef Thukpa with Hand-Pulled Noodles and Timur Chilli OilCold Thukpa Noodle Salad with Timur-Sesame DressingMilk-Dough Vetkoek with Cape Malay MinceWhitebait Kakiage Tempura with Tentsuyu (New Zealand × Japanese)Crispy-Noodle Yakisoba with Homemade SauceYangzhou Crispy Rice Squares with Spicy Shrimp MayoChicken Yassa Bánh MìYosenabe Seafood An-kake Rice Bowl with Jammy EggDouble-Fried Yuca with ChicharrónGochujang-Honey Yuca Fries with Kimchi CurtidoHomemade Zakwas Żurek with Smoked Ribs

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