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carrot-kinpira

Carrot Kinpira

Minako
Crunchy carrot simmered in a sweet soy sauce with subtle hint of sesame oil. Prepare some carrot kinpira ahead for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g carrot
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 + 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cut the carrot into julienned stripes.
    carrot-strips
  • Place the carrot in a bowl and cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, stir and let soak for half an hour.
  • Heat up sesame oil in a pan. Add carrot strips and stir fry until tender, roughly 3-4 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, mirin (or sugar) and sake. Simmer for a while until the liquid evaporates. Then sprinkle with sesame seeds and quickly toss all together.