Marinated Carrots (Zanahorías Aliñadas)

Step 1

Bring about a half gallon of water to a boil with a spoonful of salt.

Step 2

Wash and peel the carrots, then add to the boiling water

Step 3

Boil the carrots until they are just tender-- do not overcook! Then drain them and cover in cold water to let them cool.

Step 4

Mash the garlic and spices in a mortar and pestle until you have a paste.

Step 5

When the carrots have cooled, cut them into large round slices and put them into your serving bowl.

Step 6

Add the garlic paste to the carrots and stir and then add equal parts of vinegar and water until the carrots are covered with liquid.

Step 7

Cover the carrots and allow them to marinate for a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge.

Step 8

Spoon the out of the liquid with a slotted spoon and serve with high quality olive oil and a pinch of salt.