Clifford A. Wright

Carrot Slaw in Yogurt Sauce

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Small Plates
Mediterranean Small Plates

By Clifford A. Wright

Published 2023

  • About

This Turkish carrot slaw, yoğurtlu havuç, was very popular with my kids, although they had to be coaxed because they were unable to imagine its tasting good, which it does. The dish is traditionally served at room temperature, and it can also be served as part of a meze table or as a side dish.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound carrots, shredded
  • ½ te

Method

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil with the carrots and ¼ teaspoon of the salt over medium-high heat and cook until the carrots are soft, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl.
  2. In a mortar, pound the garlic with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt until mushy. Stir the garlic into the yogurt and whisk vigorously. Once the c