Russian Carrot Salad – Koreiskaya Morkovka Recipe
Russian Carrot Salad, also known as Koreiskaya Morkovka, is a flavorful and colorful salad that makes a perfect side dish or light meal. The combination of grated carrots, caramelized onions, and a blend of spices creates a unique dish that is both delicious and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and grated on a fine julienne grater or mandolin
- 1 lb onions, sliced into half circles
For Seasoning:
- 1 cup oil (avocado, sunflower, etc.)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar (or to taste), optional
- Fresh herbs, to garnish (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Grate the carrots: Using a fine julienne grater, grate the carrots and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: Slice the onions into half circles. Heat oil in a skillet, add onions, season with salt, and cook until golden brown.
- Season the carrots: In a bowl, season the grated carrots with salt, pepper, sugar, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare the garlic: Mince or press the garlic cloves and place them in a bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the onions with the garlic-infused oil and combine with the seasoned carrots. Optionally add vinegar.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the salad for a few hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste preferences.
- For a milder garlic flavor, add it to the onions during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Russian Carrot Salad, Koreiskaya Morkovka, Carrot Salad Recipe, Russian Salad, Vegetarian Salad
