How to use and rehydrate dried carrots

We use yellow carrots, which are soft and have little of the distinctive carrot flavor, and have a happy color that stands out in dishes. The more you chew it, the sweeter it gets, and you'll find your cheeks relaxing in an instant. It's just as happy-tasting as its yellow appearance.

This time, we will introduce three ways to rehydrate dried carrots. We will also tell you about the texture and recipes you can enjoy with each method, so please try them out.

[Just add it] Hidden sweetness without the need for sugar

If you use it generously in nikujaga (beef and potato stew) or kinpira (fried vegetables and vegetables with seasoning), you won't need sugar or mirin. It's sweet enough to be used as a secret ingredient in meat sauce, or in cakes and other sweets. Of course, you can also make lappées or just eat it as is.

[Soak for 10 minutes] The aroma stands out and the texture is crunchy

After soaking in water for about 10 minutes, the dried carrots retain their firm, crunchy texture and their distinctive carrot aroma and flavor become more pronounced. In this state, the bright orange color and flavor of the carrots add an accent to dishes, making them ideal for light dishes such as salads and vinegared dishes.

Its unique feature is that it has a firm texture even with a short soaking time.

• Salad topping : Carrots that have been soaked for 10 minutes can add a vibrant color to any salad. Their crisp and crunchy texture adds texture to the salad and goes great with dressings.
• Carrot Rapée : By mixing with vinegar and sugar, you can easily make French-style carrot rapée. The aroma and flavor of dried carrots are well preserved, so you can enjoy a rapée with a deeper flavor than regular raw carrots. The refreshing acidity and sweetness of the carrots are a perfect match.

[Half-day soaking] Soft and chewy

If you soak the carrots for half a day, they will become slightly softer, but still retain a good bite and flavor. In this state, the orange color of the carrots stands out, making them easy to use in dishes that look bright and appetizing. They are particularly useful in a wide variety of dishes, including egg dishes and sweets.

• Carrot Omelet : If you mix carrots that have been soaked for half a day with eggs to make an omelet, the carrots' bright orange color will stand out and brighten up your dinner table. They will still have a slight crunch to them, creating a fun texture in your mouth and making for a flavorful dish.
• For baking : Add dried carrots to baked goods such as pound cakes and cupcakes to add a slightly sweet flavor and natural color. Dried carrots have less moisture than raw carrots, so they blend easily into the dough of baked goods and do not affect the texture. They are especially great for recipes such as carrot cake.

Recommended recipes using dried carrots

1. Carrot cake : Imagine what would happen if fresh, juicy "raw carrots" and flavorful "dried carrots" met... With that idea in mind, I baked an original carrot cake. Recipe here

2. Orange and carrot marinated salad : You can easily make a marinade by mixing oranges and dried carrots together. Here is the recipe .

[Summary] Enjoy the delightful sweetness of dried carrots

It has less of a strong flavor than raw yellow carrots, and is packed with a rich sweetness that makes it hard to believe it is a vegetable. Although it is a soft variety, drying it creates a texture that makes you savor the sweetness.

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