Easy Pickled Carrots Recipe for Asian Food, Salads & Tacos - Nurtured Homes (2024)

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How long should you wait before eating pickled carrots? ›

For best flavor results, wait at least 24 hours before eating the pickled carrots. The longer you wait, the more intense in flavor they will get. Make sure your jars are completely clean and sterilized before using them. Depending on the size of your carrots, you may need more or less to fill the jars.

As I said, pickled carrots are a tasty addition to all kinds of salads and sandwiches, as a topping for a bowl of ramen or Asian noodles, or as a side dish for savory roasted meats. They're also great for charcuterie boards, relish trays, or eaten straight of the jar as a quick and healthy snack.

They can add crunch to a salad, acidity to a sandwich, or unexpected depth to a simple crudité platter. They're even great straight from the jar. Dripping with fridge-cold brine, pickled carrots are snappy, tangy, earthy, and sweet. You won't find a more refreshing snack.

Pickling: Full of good bacteria called Probiotics that aid in digestion and help our bodies break down and absorb all of carrots and daikon's wonderful nutrients! Healthy gut bacteria can even reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety while protecting our microbiome and supporting of new growth!

Nutritional value: Carrots are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and potassium, and pickling them can help preserve these nutrients. Convenience: Pickled carrots are a convenient and easy-to-store snack that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere.

Charcuterie Boards

A charcuterie board with pickles you grew and made is extra impressive. If you don't want to get too involved they're also just a great snack alongside crackers, cheese, fruit, and/or nuts.

While pickles should be consumed in moderation due to their high sodium content, they may have some health benefits: Probiotic effects: Naturally fermented pickles and their juice contain good bacteria, which when ingested in moderation can help with digestion and immune health.

After boiling for 5 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and carefully transfer the vegetables and all of the brine into jars or another heat-proof container. Store the pickled carrots in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Quick pickling is simply the act of storing fresh produce in a brine of vinegar, salt, water, and sometimes sugar, in the refrigerator. These pickles are not canned and are ready to eat mere hours after making, though I usually wait at least a day or two.

What is a pickled carrot called? ›

Common variations. In Mexico, pickled carrots are known as escabeche carrots. This variation is usually pickled in vinegar with onions, peppers, and spices. They maintain a crunchy, carrot texture with flavors of peppers and other seasonings. These spicy, pickled vegetables are traditionally served with a meal.

Geographically, the Korean Peninsula in the middle and high latitudes is too cold in the winter to grow vegetables. People pickle the harvested vegetables and hide them underground or in urns so that the whole family still has vegetables to eat in winter.

Rangiri ("Random Shape").

Cut diagonally, rotating the vegetable by a quarter between the cuts. The method is good for digested dishes and stewed meat. Used for long-rounded vegetables like cucumber, carrot, daikon, eggplant or lotus root.

Slice your carrots diagonally to maximize surface area for all that lovely heat to work its magic. Remember, not too thin, not too thick, just perfect. If you want to use large carrots, peel them with a vegetable peeler first. Depending on the size of the carrot, you may want to leave it whole, or cut it in half.