Zahanorita A Carrot Margarita Food

ZANAHORIAS ALIñADAS (SPANISH MARINATED CARROTS)

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the peeled carrots and cook until just tender. Drain the water, place the carrots back in the pot, and cover with cold water.
• Once the carrots are cooled, slice into coins about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. Place in a large jar.
• In a mortar and pestle, add the peeled garlic and mash with the oregano, cumin seeds, and paprika to form a paste. If a mortar and pestle is not available, the garlic can also be grated, then mixed with the spices. Add the mixture to the jar with the carrots.
• Pour in the vinegar and water. Stir to combine the seasonings with the carrots. If the carrots are not covered in liquid, add a little more equal parts vinegar and water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Remove the carrots with a slotted spoon and arrange on small serving plates. Sprinkle with salt, olive oil, and freshly chopped parsley.

ZAHANORITA - A CARROT MARGARITA!

Steps:

• (1) SPREAD a little kosher salt on a small plate.
• (2) MOISTEN the outside rim of a chilled rocks glass with the lime wedge, and, holding the glass at an angle, roll the outside rim in the salt.
• (3) FILL the glass with ice.
• (4) FILL a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, and add tequila, carrot juice, lime juice, triple sec, cilantro syrup, and orange juice.
• (5) COVER and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
• (6) STRAIN into the glass, garnish with cumin, and serve immediately.
• *CILANTRO SYRUP.
• ½ cup granulated sugar.
• ½ cup water.
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems included.
• (1) COMBINE sugar and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• (2) REMOVE from heat and add cilantro.
• (3) SET ASIDE to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• (4) STRAIN mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar with a tight-fitting lid, discarding contents of the sieve.
• (5) REFRIGERATE until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.

FROZEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except the lime wedge in a blender and blitz until smooth. Tip into a cocktail, margarita or rocks glass, garnish and serve.