European
Poland - Side Dishes
Surówka z Marchewki
Chef's Menu Description
A bright, refreshing Polish dinner accompaniment: sweet crisp carrots finely grated with tart apples, dressed in fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey or sugar, and cold-pressed sunflower oil.
Ingredients
- • 4 large sweet carrots, peeled and finely grated
- • 1 large tart apple (Szara Reneta or Granny Smith), peeled and grated
- • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- • 1 tbsp sunflower oil or 2 tbsp thick sour cream
- • 1 tsp caster sugar or mild honey
- • 1 pinch fine sea salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grate the peeled sweet carrots on the fine-to-medium holes of a box grater into a large ceramic bowl.
2
Phase 2
Grate the peeled apple directly into the carrots, tossing immediately with the fresh lemon juice to prevent the apple from oxidising and to add vibrant acidity.
3
Phase 3
Drizzle with the sunflower oil (or sour cream if a richer dressing is preferred), add the sugar or honey, and a tiny pinch of salt to balance the flavours.
4
Phase 4
Mix everything thoroughly with a fork. Chill for 10 minutes before serving as a vibrant, juicy side dish next to kotlet schabowy or fish.