Crunchy & Sweet Carrot Rapée: Simple Salad & Sandwich Recipe
Easy Homemade Carrot Rapée Recipe: Perfect for Salads, Sandwiches, and Gimbap!
In French, ‘rapée’ means to grate or shred. Carrot rapée is essentially a French-style carrot salad made by finely shredding fresh carrots. It’s known for its delightful crunch and natural sweetness, making it an ideal choice for a light salad or as a flavorful filling for sandwiches. You can also add a unique twist to your gimbap (Korean seaweed rice rolls) with this vibrant preparation. The inherent charm of carrots harmonizes wonderfully with other ingredients. Let’s create this healthy and delicious carrot rapée!
Main Ingredients- 400g Carrots (approx. 2 medium-sized carrots)
- 1 Tbsp Whole grain mustard (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 15g)
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil (approx. 30ml)
- 1.5 Tbsp Lemon juice (approx. 22.5ml)
For Salting Carrots- 0.3 Tbsp Coarse sea salt (approx. 4.5g)
- 0.3 Tbsp Coarse sea salt (approx. 4.5g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the carrots thoroughly. Before you start shredding with a mandoline or knife, use a vegetable peeler to neatly remove the carrot skins. This step helps achieve a more tender texture.
Step 2
After peeling, use a knife or a mandoline slicer to shred the carrots as finely and thinly as possible. The thinner the shreds, the better the dressing will be absorbed, resulting in a more flavorful rapée. Using a mandoline ensures uniform and quick shredding, making the process much easier.
Step 3
To the finely shredded carrots, add the salt designated for pickling the carrots: 0.3 tablespoon of coarse sea salt.
Step 4
Gently toss the carrots with your hands to evenly distribute the salt. Be careful not to overmix, as this could cause the carrots to become mushy.
Step 5
Let the shredded carrots sit for about 10 minutes. This resting period allows them to soften slightly, drawing out some of their moisture while retaining a pleasant crunch.
Step 6
After 10 minutes, place the salted carrots in a sieve or colander.
Step 7
Drain out the clear liquid that has been released from the carrots. This is an important step to remove any potential bitterness and to properly season the rapée.
Step 8
Now, let’s prepare the dressing that will give the carrot rapée its signature taste. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard.
Step 9
Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
Step 10
With all the dressing ingredients combined, whisk them together with chopsticks or a fork until well blended. Add the shredded carrots to the dressing and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. Your delicious carrot rapée, with its perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor, is now ready! Enjoy it in salads, sandwiches, gimbap, and more.
