Ingredients for Asian Carrots
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 pound Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh Gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
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How to Make Asian Carrots
- Toast 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons orange juice (or other citrus juice), and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the carrots evenly.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
2g
Carbs
4g
