How to Make Glazed Carrots Asian Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to side dishes, there's nothing quite like a perfectly cooked vegetable to complement a main course. And if you're in the mood for something a bit more exotic, look no further than these Glazed Carrots Asian Style. This recipe takes simple carrots and transforms them into a sweet and savory side dish that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

What sets these glazed carrots apart is the combination of flavors and ingredients commonly found in Asian cuisine. ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 large carrots, halved
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add carrots and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large glass dish, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and five-spice powder; add carrots and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Using an oiled wire-hinged vegetable basket or just directly on the rack (whichever you find easier), grill carrots, turning constantly for a total of 10 minutes, until slightly charred.
  • Nutrition

    50 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 316mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 252mg