For those who struggle to eat their veggies, there’s a game-changing cooking tip that could transform your meals.
Carrots, often dismissed as dull, can become a taste sensation with a little culinary creativity. Chef Kelly Scott, better known by her TikTok handle @kellyscleankitchen, has shared a foolproof method that will make you see carrots in a new light.
Kelly begins by slicing carrots and tossing them into a pan with thyme, salt, and butter. She covers them for a five-minute steam before adding a splash of maple syrup and chicken stock, ensuring the liquid reaches halfway up the carrots.
After simmering for another five minutes until tender, she removes the lid and lets the liquid reduce to a luscious glaze.
“It’s the perfect combination of savoury and sweet, and comes together in under 30 minutes.” Kelly explained. Her partner also chimed in, praising the “delicious” result.
The recipe quickly gained popularity online, amassing hundreds of likes and prompting enthusiastic comments from foodies eager to try it out.
One user exclaimed: “Wow, I’ve always done almost the same recipe, except dark sugar instead of syrup. I’m doing this tonight.”
Another commented: “I haven’t made these in a while. Glad I saw this to remind me.”
A third also shared their culinary secret: “My go-to carrot recipe is cinnamon, star anise and honey. Finished with butter. It’s amazing, and my partner wolfs down the whole lot every time I make them.”
Cooking carrots seems straightforward, but it’s easy to blunder. Overcooking turns them bland and mushy, stripping away not just taste but valuable nutrients and vibrant colour.
To keep your carrots perfectly crunchy, set a timer when boiling and plunge them into an ice bath once done. Aiming for a tender-crisp finish means they should be cooked just enough to pierce easily with a fork.
Don’t forget to season the water with salt while cooking; this elevates the flavor remarkably.
For those who prefer their carrots roasted, toss them in some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and let the oven work its magic. The best roasted carrots are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges, giving a delightful sweetness that only roasting can achieve.