Korean Russian Carrots Recipe Video

Korean carrot salad (Корейская Морковь, pronounced Koryeĭskaya Morkov in Russian) is ubiquitous throughout the former Soviet Union. The dish was invented by Korean immigrants to Russia's Far East and the recipe would have stayed there if Stalin hadn't forcibly deported the Soviet Koreans further west to the Central Asian republics of Uzbekistan and Kazakstan. Stalin's fear that Japanese spies were infiltrating the USSR via these Korean immigrants spread Korean cuisine into the Soviet Union's interior.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy++
Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Peeled and finely juliened carrots1 Pound
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Ground red pepper3 Teaspoon
 Ground coriander5 Teaspoon
 Sesame seeds1 Teaspoon
 Rice wine vinegar3 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon
 Vegetable oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 265

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30 g46.4%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 814.7 mg33.9%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.8%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.2%

Sugars 8.2 g

Protein 3 g5.8%

Vitamin A 401.1% Vitamin C 18.6%

Calcium 11% Iron 12.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash and peel the carrots and julienne them.

MAKING
2. Mix the carrots with salt and set aside for 30 minutes.
3. In a fresh bowl, place the shredded carrots after squeezing the water out of them.
4. Add the dry spices and mix it well.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar and mix it well.
6. In a sauce pan, pour 1/2 a cup of vegetable oil.Heat it up on medium low for 5 minutes.
7. Pour the warmed oil in the carrots and mix.
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight to marinade.

SERVING
9. Serve along with your favorite entree or by itself.
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