Indonesian Stir Fried Carrots
Add a burst of vibrant flavor to your table with this Indonesian Stir Fried Carrots recipe! Featuring tender carrots julienned to perfection and stir-fried with aromatic shallots, garlic, and a touch of red chili for subtle heat, this dish is a harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Enhanced with a fragrant blend of turmeric and coriander, the carrots are caramelized in a luscious sauce of soy, lime juice, and brown sugar, creating a delightful glaze. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this healthy and colorful side dish is topped with fresh cilantro for a final touch of freshness. Perfect for pairing with rice or noodles, this stir-fry brings authentic Indonesian flavors right to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 medium shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large red chili
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Peel and julienne the carrots into thin matchstick-like strips.
Finely slice the shallots and garlic. Thinly slice the red chili, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced shallots and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Stir in the sliced red chili, ground coriander, and ground turmeric, and sauté for another 30 seconds to release the spices' aroma.
Add the julienned carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl, then pour this mixture over the carrots. Toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly caramelize.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the carrots to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2202 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
