Carrot Caraway Crackers Food

BUTTERY CARAWAY CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and trim off the ends. Cut in half lengthways, then cut on the diagonal into slices about ½cm thick. Place the carrots in a steamer basket and steam for 5-7 mins until softened, or place in a heatproof bowl with a little water and microwave on High for 3-5 mins.
• To finish the dish, gently heat the butter in a frying pan. Tip in the caraway seeds and cook for 30 secs until they start sizzling. Add the carrots and stir into the butter until glossy and heated through, about 3 mins. Toss through the parsley and serve.

CARROT & CARAWAY SLAW

Steps:

• Caraways taste best when toasted, so please add the caraway seeds to a dry pan over medium heat, stir constantly for 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl add the carrots, caraway seeds, vinegar, olive oil, honey and salt.
• Taste and add more salt if desired.
• This makes a lovely side dish.

CARAWAY RYE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Mix flours, caraway seed, sugar, baking soda, garlic salt and onion salt in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add oil; stir with a fork until moistened.
• Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until mixture forms a ball.
• Divide dough in half. Place one half between 2 large sheets of waxed paper. Roll dough 1/16 inch thick.
• Remove top sheet waxed paper. Cut dough into 1 ½-inch shapes. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Place crackers on ungreased baking sheet. Prick each cracker 2 or 3 times with a fork.
• Bake at 350F, 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
• Cool on wire rack.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH CARAWAY SEEDS

Steps:

• Cut the carrots on the bias into 1/4 inch coins.
• In a large, dry frying pan, toast the caraway seeds for a few minutes.
• Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add carrots, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir together and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Add enough water to barely cover the carrots, raise the heat to high, cover and cook until the water boils and the carrots turn bright orange, ca. 5 minutes. Do not add too much water, the carrots will become mushy if cooked too long.
• Uncover and and continue to cook the carrots over medium heat until the water evaporates, another 5 - 7 minutes, allowing the carrots to caramelize in the butter and sugar mixture.
• Taste for seasonings, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve at once.