Algerian ' Zrodiya Mcharmla' - Carrots With Vinegar |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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'Zrodiya Mcharmla' also known as 'Carottes au vinaigre' is a very famous carrot dish in Algeria. This is actually delicious & isn't hard to make...beautiful with roast chicken! For a change to the carrots, you can also use courgette / zucchini or potato in its place. Ingredients:
500 g carrots |
3 tablespoons oil (veg, olive, sunflower etc) |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 hot pepper (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar |
salt and black pepper |
Directions:
1. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds; boil in lightly salted water until just tender.
2. Meanwhile prepare the 'dersa' (sauce). In a grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, hot pepper and red pepper (paprika) with the caraway seeds and some salt (to taste).
3. Add 1 tbsp water to the sauce. Mix the sauce with the oil and combine well. Drain the carrots. Pour the sauce over the carrots and return to to a low heat. Cover and cook on low for a few minutes to allow the carrots time to take on the flavour of the sauce.
4. Add the vinegar and serve hot or cold (room temp!).
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