Carrot Salad with Spicy Miso
Whenever we go to trader joe’s, I always end up with a pound of organic carrots (99 cents for a one pound bag is a steal!!). Sometimes, they’re one of the few vegetables left in my produce bin and while I love munching on baby carrots, for a meal, I prefer my carrots to be a little more seasoned. That’s where this spicy miso carrot salad come in handy!
Miso paste is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus). Sometimes, rice, barley, or other grains are also added during the fermentation process. Miso has a rich, savory flavor known as umami, and it can vary in taste, color, and aroma depending on the ingredients and fermentation time. I generally use white miso paste which is light beige to yellow in color, mild and sweet, and has a shorter fermentation period than red miso.
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I used:
- 2 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp miso paste
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (up based on taste)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- pinch of sugar
- toppings: crushed roasted peanuts, cilantro, scallion
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to make spicy miso carrot salad:
- using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into long ribbons. place into a large container and set aside
- mix together sauce, adjusting spice and salt to taste
- pour sauce over the ribbons and toss until well-coated (if you have a lid, i recommend closing it and giving it a good shake!)
- store in fridge until you’re ready to eat or serve immediately
other easy salads:
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Spicy Miso Carrot Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp miso paste
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (up based on taste)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 pinch of sugar
- crushed roasted peanuts, cilantro, scallion
Instructions
- using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into long ribbons. place into a large container and set aside
- mix together sauce, adjusting spice and salt to taste
- pour sauce over the ribbons and toss until well-coated (if you have a lid, i recommend closing it and giving it a good shake!)
- store in fridge until you’re ready to eat or serve immediately