Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 medium carrots, peeled and cut in matchstick-sized strips
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon mace
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 egg yolks

Method

  • Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Saute carrots for 12-15 minutes stirring continuously until lightly caramelized.
  • Mix in water, brown sugar, salt and mace.
  • Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes until carrots are barely done (still a bit crisp).
  • Remove cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks and cream until well blended and frothy.
  • Stir unto carrots.
  • Season with lemon juice and serve.