Carrot Roses
Description
Suitable for both special occasions and everyday meals. For this recipe, choose carrots with a large diameter. One large carrot yields approximately 2–3 roses. The carrots should be cut thinly; it's easier to do this using a mandoline or shredding grater. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds. Soak the carrots in salted water for 30 minutes so the rounds become elastic and soft.
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Step 3
Then rinse the carrot rounds in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 4
Arrange 15-20 carrot slices in a straight row. Each subsequent slice should cover half of the previous one.
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Step 5
Roll the carrot row into a roll, starting from the very first slice. Then secure the roll with toothpicks.
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Step 6
Spread the petals of the carrot rose. Toothpicks can be neatly trimmed or hidden with greenery.
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Step 7
The carrot rose is ready!