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Morkov-cha Koryo-saram carrot salad

Created by Koryo-saram people of Central Asia (ethnic Koreans from the Russian Far East, resettled by Stalin in the 1930s) to substitute for traditional Korean banchan. Popular throughout the ex-Soviet Union and diaspora, and has now been re-introduced back into Korea as 'carrot kimchi'

Morkov-cha Koryo-saram carrot salad
Portions 🍽 6 servings
Prep Time ⏱ 25 mins
Cook Time 🔥 5 mins
Total Time ⌛ 30 mins
Times Made Made 1 time
Dietary / Allergens:
🌿 Vegan 🌿 Vegetarian 🌿 Dairy-Free 🌿 Gluten-Free 🌿 Kosher (Parve)
Meal Type:
🍴 Side 🍴 Appetizer
Occasion / Season:
🎉 Party / BBQ 🎉 Summer
Special Equipment:
⚙️ Rolling Pin
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0 (2)
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Approximate Nutritional Analysis

Calculated based on 1 of 6 servings

Calories 🔥
182 kcal
Energy
Protein 4% kcal
2.0 g
Muscle & Satiety
Carbs 40% kcal
18.9 g
Energy & Grains
Total Fat 56% kcal
11.6 g
Essential Lipids
Caloric Distribution
Protein 4% Carbs 40% Fat 56%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g
Sodium 100mg
Calculation Coverage 91% of ingredients matched
View Per-Ingredient Nutritional Contribution (11 items) ▼
Ingredient Quantity Est. Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
avocado oil 5 tbsp 67.5g 597 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 67.5g
carrots 30 oz 850.5g 349 kcal 7.7g 81.6g 1.7g
vinegar 3 tbsp 45.0g 8 kcal 0.0g 0.4g 0.0g
salt 1 tsp 5.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
sugar 1 tsp 4.2g 16 kcal 0.0g 4.2g 0.0g
garlic 1 head 40.0g 60 kcal 2.6g 13.2g 0.2g
coriander powder (approx) 0.50 tsp 1.6g 2 kcal 0.0g 0.2g 0.1g
cayenne pepper 0.25 tsp 1.2g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
paprika 0.25 tsp 1.2g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
black pepper 0.50 tsp 2.5g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
onion 1 150.0g 60 kcal 1.7g 14.0g 0.2g

* Approximate nutritional values calculated from recipe ingredients using USDA standard food reference data. Actual content may vary depending on specific brands, cooking methods, and substitutions.

Ingredients

(11 items)
  • avocado oil
    5 tbsp
  • carrots
    30 oz
  • vinegar
    3 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • sugar
    1 tsp
  • garlic
    1 head
  • coriander powder
    0.50 tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    0.25 tsp
  • paprika
    0.25 tsp
  • black pepper
    0.50 tsp
  • onion
    1

Directions & Preparation

1.

Peel and julienne the carrots (consider mandoline attachments or specialized tools) into long strands.

2.

Add salt, sugar, and vinegar, massage in, and allow to sit for 20 min or more.

3.

Drain off the liquid and discard.

4.

Pour coriander, cayenne pepper and black pepper into a heat-proof ramekin in preparation for the next steps.

5.

Heat oil, chop the onion and fry in the oil until aromatic, do not burn. Add chopped garlic into the oil for 1 min. Strain the onion and garlic and pour the hot oil over the spices into a heat-proof ramekin.

6.

Allow the spices to bloom in the to oil for 30 seconds, then add to the carrots. Mix and store in the fridge for 2 hrs to allow the flavors to permeate.

🧊 Storage Instructions

Keep chilled in airtight jar for up to 10 days.

♨️ Reheating Instructions

Serve chilled.