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    Home » Recipes » Asian Recipes

    Korean Carrot Salad Recipe

    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko · Published: Aug 3, 2018 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021

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    Russian Korean Carrot Salad Recipe called morkovcha (Морковь по-корейски) is popular salad and side dish across Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet states. Simple to make, a healthy salad that your whole family will love. It's not a hearty salad like the famous Russian Olivier Potato Salad, but popular in the same way!

    An easy Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called Morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
    • slicing carrots, julienned
    • fried onions added to carrot salad

    This Carrot Salad recipe isn't a true Korean Carrot Salad recipe, but a Russian variation from ethnic Koreans who lived in Russia's Far East. The Korean Russians adapted their recipes to foods that were available. In this case, carrots grew well in Central Asia where the Koreans were resettled.

    The funny thing is that this Carrot Salad recipe isn't known in Korea. It's really a Russian Carrot Salad by called Korean by name. Invented by Russian Koreans outside of Korea. But let's not complicate a good thing.

    How to Slice Thin Carrots

    The key to this carrot salad recipe to to have thinly sliced carrots. You could carefully cut them by hand, but that takes forever. To slice them thinly, use a mandolin slicer or a Julienne Peeler. The special Julienne Peeler looks similar to a regular vegetable peeler, but instead strips the carrots into long thin strips. I prefer using this method as it's easy to clean up. However, the mandolin is the fastest way to prepare the carrots, just don't cut your fingers! Supermarkets also sell bags of julienned carrots which is a great time saver!

    Carrot Salad Spices

    After preparing the carrots, the other important step in this recipe is the spices. You can buy Korean Salad spices in Russian stores, but it's easy to make your own. You can use ground coriander, or just crush up whole coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle. I think it works better using whole coriander seeds, I love the fragrance of freshly pounded spices. Homemade Korean Carrot Spice uses spices you already have in your spice rack. For a spicier Carrot Salad, add extra Cayenne Pepper to taste.

    • Coriander Seeds
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Sugar
    • Cayenne Pepper

    How to make Korean Carrot Salad

    The final step of making Korean Carrot Salad is to prepare the oil by caramelizing some onions. This is pretty unusual for most salads, but that's where extra flavor comes from! Some recipes use onions to just flavor the oil when frying, and then discard the onions. I find that a waste of flavor. I sauté the onions and mix it into the carrot salad with the hot oil.

    Carrot Salad is actually really easy to make. Mix together the julienned carrots and onion oil, and add some white vinegar. Like most salad dressings, they are made with oil and vinegar, but this Carrot Salad is just made a little bit differently!

    How Long in Advance to Make Korean Carrot Salad?

    This salad is best when made at least 1 day ahead, to allow the flavors to meld together. It should be served cold, and not warm from the hot oil. Just keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve!

    An easy Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called Morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite.

    Other Famous Russian Salads You Need To Try!

    • Olivier Potato Salad (Olivye)
    • Vinegret Beet Salad
    • Radish Cucumber Salad
    • Tuna Rice Salad
    • Rustic Cucumber Tomato Salad

    A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

    An easy Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called Morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)

    Korean Carrot Salad Recipe

    An easy Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called Morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Salads, Sides
    Cuisine: Central Asian, Korean, Russian, Uzbekistan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: carrot salad recipe, korean carrot salad, morkovcha
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs /1kg carrots julienned
    • 5 tablespoons oil
    • 1 small onion finely diced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground in pestle mortar
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more for spicy
    • 2½ tablespoons vinegar

    Instructions

    • Peel the carrots, and julienne them using a mandolin slicer or julienne peeler. You can manually slice them into thin pieces, but using a mandolin slicer will be quicker. The longer the carrot strand, the better.
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onions and fry until caramelized. Remove from heat.
    • Add the salt, sugar, black pepper, coriander, cayenne and garlic to the fried onions. Mix until combined.
    • Pour hot oil and onions onto the carrot mix well. Add vinegar and refrigerate until it's cool you're ready to serve.
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    • A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
    • A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
    • A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
    • A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)
    • A delicious Carrot Salad recipe from Russia called morkovcha, with roots of Korean immigrants. Thinly julienned carrots with garlic, vinegar, spices and onions in hot oil. A family favorite. (Морковь по-корейски)

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