Spicy Korean Carrots: The Best Quick Pickle Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy the zesty and spicy flavor of these Korean carrots, perfect as a side dish or a crunchy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups julienned carrots
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Add the julienned carrots to the bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and stir to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- These pickled carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Korean Carrots, quick pickle, side dish