North African Spiced Carrot And Parsnip Salad Recipes

STIR-FRIED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS WITH SPICY PORK

Steps:

• Cook the pork: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, break the pork into small pieces, add the pork in an even layer and season generously with salt and the red pepper flakes. Brown and cook the pork until the pink is gone, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the vegetables and finish: Stir in the garlic, carrots and parsnips and continue stirring and cooking until the vegetables are tender and mixed in, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger, peas and vinegar with the hoisin. Shut off the heat and taste for seasoning. Add more vinegar and/or salt if needed. Stir in the sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately, with cooked rice if desired.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic, paprika, cumin and coriander, cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 20 seconds.
• Add water, lemon juice and salt.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until somewhat syrupy, 10-15 minutes or so, stirring often.
• Add carrots, cover and cook until just tender and the liquid is syrupy, another 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in parsley and lemon zest.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and permeate the carrots. Served chilled or at room temperature.
• VARIATIONS
• Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad (Shlata Chizo Metbucha): o not grate the carrots, but cut them on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cook in gently boiling water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Toss with the dressing as above. **Moroccan Carrot-Orange Salad (Shlata Chizo):**Omit the cumin and add 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint, and, if desired, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey. **Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt (Havuc Salatasi):**Substitute 1 cup plain yogurt for the lemon juice.

CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Trim and scrape the carrots. Grate the carrots, using the coarse blade of a grater. There should be about 3 cups.
• Trim and scrape the parsnips. Grate the parnips, using the coarse blade. There should be about 3 cups.
• Combine the grated carrots, parsnips and scallions in a mixing bowl.
• In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Stir in the parsley.
• Pour the sauce over the carrots and parsnips and blend well.

NORTH AFRICAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic, caraway, cumin, paprika, harissa, and sugar until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and stir. Pour over the carrots, add the herbs, and mix. Add more harissa if needed.
• Let sit for 1 hour, then add the feta and pine nuts if using. Serve.