French Carrot Salad (Carottes Rapees)

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   Shred the carrots very very finely into 5 cm long strips.

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   (You can use the shredding blade of a food processor, a cheese grater, or a slicer, etc.)

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   Mix the ingredients together.

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   (See Hints.)

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   Add the combined seasoning ingredients to the shredded carrot a little at a time, mixing well between additions.

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   Done!

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   It's also delicious if left to marinate for a few hours untlil the carrot has softened.

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   Variation: Add some raisins, black eyed peas, parsley, cranberries, sesame seeds, chopped bell pepper, goji berries, chopped tomato, or daikon radish.

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   More variations: Add some boiled bean sprouts, dry roasted chirimen jako (salted boiled tiny sardines), corn kernels, harusame noodles, onion, orange segments, celery, or canned tuna.

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    More variations: Use wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar instead of regular (rice) vinegar.

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    Use honey instead of brown sugar.

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    Another variation: Try adding grain mustard, basil leaves, grated cheese, or lemon juice.

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    And more variations: Add honey, wine vinegar, lemon juice and sesame seeds.

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    (Contributed by minoriloca-san)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.