Ingredients

  • 12 lb carrot, scraped, ends trimmed
  • to taste chicken broth
  • to taste salt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 12 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove large garlic, mashed to a paste or put through a garlic press
  • 14 teaspoon oregano
  • 14 teaspoon cumin, freshly ground
  • 14 teaspoon paprika, preferably Spanish style

Method

  • Prepare several hours in advance.
  • Place the carrots in a saucepan with a mixture of water and chicken broth just barely to cover.
  • Add a little salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes (more or less depending on the thickness of the carrots), until just done but still slightly crisp.
  • Cool and cut in 1/4-inch slices.
  • In a cup mix together the vinegar, water, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  • Fold gently into the carrots.
  • Marinate for several hours or overnight.