Carrots Picante

By kathryns

cocktail side

Ingredients

• 1/4 C white vinegar
• 3/4 C water
• 6-8 cloves peeled garlic, slightly mashed
• 1 /2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 3 cloves
• 6-8 whole small dry chilies (i.e. Chili de Arbol)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
• Pinch sugar
• 16 oz package of whole baby carrots, or 2 cups diagonally sliced carrots

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium size saucepan mix together all ingredients except carrots; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add carrots: If using whole baby carrots, simmer for 6 minutes. If using sliced carrots, simmer for 4-6 minutes. Cover pan and let cool.