Korean Carrot Salad (Morkovcha) Recipe

Korean carrot salad (Morkovcha) is a legendary recipe developed by Korean immigrants in Central Asia. It's refreshing, slightly spicy, and so delicious you'll find it hard to resist. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

4 large carrots

2 cloves of minced garlic

2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or grape, apple vinegar)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon coriander (optional)

2 tablespoons sesame oil (or sunflower oil)

Instructions

Julienne or grate the carrots. Add garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and spices. Lightly heat the oil in a small pan and drizzle it over the salad. Mix well. Let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour.

If you want to give it a more Korean touch:

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.

Add finely chopped green onions.

Drizzle a few more drops of sesame oil on top.

The best part about this salad? It tastes even better the next day!