Buttered Carrots
European Switzerland - Side Dishes

Buttered Carrots

Est. Time: 20 mins  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Glasierte Rüebli: sweet Swiss carrots braised tender in butter, vegetable broth, and brown sugar, tossed with fresh garden parsley and sea salt flakes.

Ingredients

  • • 500g young sweet Swiss carrots, peeled and sliced into batons
  • • 35g Swiss butter
  • • 100ml vegetable broth
  • • 1 tsp raw sugar
  • • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • • Sea salt flakes and white pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Peel the carrots and cut into uniform batons about 5cm long.

2
Phase 2

Place the carrots in a wide pan with half the butter, broth, sugar, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Uncover and let the remaining broth reduce over high heat while adding the remaining butter, swirling until a glossy glaze coats each carrot.

4
Phase 4

Toss with chopped parsley and white pepper, transferring to a warm side dish.