Sweet and Sour Carrots

Sweet and sour carrots are a tasty and simple side dish to prepare. Here is the recipe for you.

Ingredients

• 500 g of carrots
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste (optional)
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Clean the carrots, peel them and cut them into slices or sticks, depending on your preference.
2. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the carrots; let them sauté slightly.
3. Sprinkle the carrots with sugar and let it caramelize slightly.
4. Deglaze with white wine vinegar and let it evaporate.
5. Lower the heat, cover the pan and let the carrots cook until they are tender but still crunchy.
6. If necessary, add a little water during cooking to prevent the carrots from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, adding a pinch of pepper if you like.
8. Once ready, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

Sweet and sour carrots can be served either warm or at room temperature, according to your taste and the context.

Curiosity

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, an important source of vitamin A for eye health. Sweet and sour is a culinary technique that creates a balanced flavor between acid and sweet, highly appreciated in Italian cuisine and beyond, finding equivalents in various culinary traditions of the world.