Simple Carrot Salad
A crisp, tangy South African carrot salad steeped in quick-pickled onions and green chilli.
The ultimate refreshing side dish for any Indian or South African meal! Sweet grated carrots, crisp cucumber, and chopped fresh coriander are tossed with quick-pickled onions and sliced green chilli. This quick salad provides a vibrant, crunchy burst of acidity that cuts through rich curries and bunny chows effortlessly.
Before you start
Get your mise en place ready so nothing catches you out mid-cook.
Method
- 1
Quick-Pickle the Aromatics
In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp white vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced onion and chopped green chilli, then let soak for 30 minutes to quick-pickle and take off the raw bite.
- 2
Prep Vegetables & Toss
Grate the carrots and chop the cucumber.
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Ivana’s note
Quick-pickling the onions in vinegar and sugar first removes their harsh raw sharp bite while infusing them with an irresistible sweet-and-sour tang.
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