Sweet Heat Carrots with Gochujang Glaze Recipe
These Sweet Heat Carrots with Gochujang Glaze are a flavor explosion that combines the fiery kick of gochujang with the cool creaminess of Greek yogurt. Roasted to caramelized perfection, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Carrots
- 1 lb (450g) young carrots, peeled and tops trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Spicy Glaze
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
For the Yogurt Base
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Garnish
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Optional: thinly sliced scallions or chili
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on the sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender with caramelized edges.
- In a saucepan, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic.
- Heat over medium until it bubbles and thickens slightly (2–3 minutes). Set aside.
- Mix the yogurt with lemon zest, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread it thickly on your serving platter or individual plates.
- Toss the roasted carrots in the warm glaze until fully coated.
- Layer the glazed carrots over the yogurt.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and optional scallions or chili.
- Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The gochujang glaze can be adjusted to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize the garnishes with your favorite herbs or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Sweet Heat Carrots, Gochujang Glaze, Roasted Carrots, Fusion Recipe, Spicy