Quick and healthy Asian carrot noodles with a delicious combination of hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger! A unique and delicious low-carb dinner.
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You know earlier this week when I was introducing carrots how I mentioned, in a roundabout sorta way, that the goal this week is to pretty much make carrots not taste like carrots? Because I really don’t like carrots?
Well, I’ve gone n’ done it. These carrots-turned-carrot noodles are so much more than the bitter, crunchy root they were destined to be. And it’s all thanks to some very magical sauces and flavors.
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Ingredients for these carrot noodles
- Sesame Oil: This has always been on my “should probably learn something about” list, so I finally gave it a go. It’s a flavorful oil, almost nutty, and goes really well with the heap of other Asian flavors in this recipe.
- Hoisin Sauce: By far the most magical ingredient. This pungent blend of soy, chile, garlic, sugar, and sometimes vinegar or garlic brings a big Chinese punch of flavor.
- Soy Sauce: Something needs to bring the umami to these carrots, and soy sauce is it.
- Orange Juice: Just a dash does sweet citrus wonders!
- Ginger: Freshly grated ginger moderates the hoisin sauce a bit and is just that missing piece of the puzzle.
- Carrots: Obviously we need carrots for these Asian carrot noodles! You will need full-size carrots but there’s no need to peel them as long as they are washed well.
- Sesame Seeds: Topping with sesame seeds adds a little more crunch and another level of flavor to really it home the nutty sesame flavor.
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How to Make Asian Carrot Noodles
Making these noodles are so simple. All it takes is mixing the sauce up and shaving the carrots!
Step 1: Glaze
In a small bowl mix hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger.
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Step 2: Noodle-fy
Use a vegetable peeler to peel down the length of the carrot, creating long ribbons. (I know this isn’t a conventional way of cutting carrots, but it creates the most luxurious – and easy – vegetable noodles!)
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Step 3: Cook
Heat sesame oil in a large saute pan or a wok over medium heat. Add carrot noodles and cook for about 3 minutes, gently stirring often. Add in the sauce mixture and continue to cook another 1 minute, stirring to blend everything together. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot!
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Recipe Tips
Don’t Peel: No one wants more work, so don’t make more! Simply wash the carrots in enough so don’t worry about trying to peel them. The peels are perfectly tasty!
Storage: These carrot noodles store really well in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave or in a saucepan. They are also pretty darn good cold too!
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FAQs
Can you spiralize a carrot?
Sure can! If you have a spiralizer, that is a great way to make these carrot noodles. However, because they have less surface area, they will not hold as much sauce.
Can I cut these with a knife?
Unfortunately, these noodles rely heavily on super thin pieces of carrots and that is almost impossible to achieve with knives. A vegetable peeler is definitely the way to go!
Can you freeze carrot noodles?
Yup! If you make a big batch of carrot noodles, you can store them in a plastic bag, remove all the air, and then store hem in the freezer. When ready o use, just place them in the fridge the night before to thaw.
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More spiralized veggie recipes to try
- Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Pesto
- Butternut Squash Pasta
- Sweet Potato Fettuccine with Gorgonzola Sauce
- Asparagus Noodles with Pesto
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Easy Carrot Noodles (No Spiralizer Required!)
4.70 from 26 votes
Prep: 20 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 108kcal
Servings: 4 servings
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Quick and healthy Asian carrot noodles with a delicious combination of hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger! A unique and delicious low carb dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp orange juice 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 15 mL
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 6 large carrots trimmed
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Glaze: In a small bowl mix hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger.
Noodle-fy: Use a vegetable peeler to peel down the length of the carrot, creating long ribbons.
Cook: Heat sesame oil in a large saute pan or a wok over medium heat. Add carrot noodles and cook about 3 minutes, gently stirring often. Add in the sauce mixture and continue to cook another 1 minute, stirring to blend everything together. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot!
Tips & Tricks
No need to peel the carrots unless you feel like it. Just wash them well first.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving Calories: 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 15.3g (5%) Protein: 1.8g (4%) Fat: 4.8g (7%) Sodium: 322mg (14%) Fiber: 3.2g (13%)
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