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Chili sesame shredded carrots

Name: Chili sesame shredded carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 400 g carrots; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp chili oil; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

A home-cooking adaptation of chili sesame shredded carrots, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep15 min

Cook1 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Peel carrots and cut into fine matchsticks or grate coarsely.
Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds and drain well.
Whisk vinegar, soy, both oils and sugar in a bowl.
Toss carrots with dressing and sesame seeds; chill for ten minutes before serving.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates.

Allergen notes

Soy, wheat, sesame; check chili oil. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 81 kcal
Protein: 1.7 g
Carbs: 11.4 g
Fat: 3.7 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Total sugar: 5.8 g
Sodium: 309 mg

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Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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