This carrot salad is a classic Moroccan meal. Carrots, lightly steamed then marinated in a mixture of spices, garlic and lemon juice, make this a simple and tasty starter. It is also ideal to accompany a main dish.
Preparation time10 mins
Cooking time10 mins
Total time20 mins
Difficulty: beginner
Servings:5
Ingredients
4 medium carrots
2cloves of garlic
1tsp cumin
1tsp paprika
2Tbsp lemon juice
3tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Preparation
1
Cook the carrots:
2
Peel the carrots and cut them into slices. Cook them in steam or boiling salted water until tender but still slightly crunchy (about 10 minutes). Drain them and let them cool.
3
Prepare the marinade:
4
In a bowl, mix the finely chopped garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
5
Mix with the carrots:
6
Mix the cooked carrots with the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, so that the flavors permeate the vegetables well.
7
Garnish and service:
8
Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander. Serve at room temperature.
