GINGER-LIME BABY CARROTS

GINGER-LIME BABY CARROTS image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 baby carrots, tops trimmed to 2 inches
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon Sriracha Salt
1 tablespoon furikake (see Note)

Steps:

1.In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the carrots until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the carrots. 2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the carrots, ginger and cinnamon and cook over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until the ginger is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and boil over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool for 30 seconds. Swirl in the butter, lime juice and Sriracha and season with salt. Arrange the carrots on a platter and spoon the ginger-lime sauce on top. Sprinkle with the furikake and serve. Notes Furikake is available at Asian markets and many specialty food stores.