Algerian Carrots

  • 2 3/4 lb carrots; sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) hotsauce
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 3 garlic clove(s); sliced (thinly)
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 2 teaspoon(s) cumin; whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) mint leaves; chopped

Put the carrots in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam for about 5 minutes, until barely tender. Reserve the cooking water and mix 5 tablespoons of it with the hot sauce.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, diluted hot sauce, lemon juice, cumin, salt and sugar. Mix well. Add the carrots, then partially cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced. Stir in the mint and serve at once.

Contributor: Orange County Register

Yield: 4 servings