Carrots getting almost limp

[FoiGras]

I will defer to the Chowhound Team as to where to post this question.

I have a very large bag of carrots that I've not been able to use for salads, etc. They are just beginning to get a bit limp and I don't necessarily want to make "candied carrots,' Does anyone have a recipe or suggestion. I even thought of just cutting into chunks and dousing them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and "roasting" them in the oven--maybe adding some herb--tarragon perhaps. Or making carrot chips. Help, don't want to waste good food. Thanks. FoiGras

[sandylc]

Carrot puree. Good enough for holiday menus. Chop, steam, then process with S&P, butter, cream and nutmeg. Yum.

[FoiGras]

Thanks to all for your suggestions. No wasted carrots in my kitchen. I am busy roasting,and pickling. I did try the iced water method. It works!!! I'll try soup next time when the weather is a bit cooler. FoiGras

[smtucker]

Cut the carrots into batons and soak in iced, salt water while you make a brine. Then pickle them! Adding a bit of thinly sliced onion or shallots is a nice touch as well. Delicious and crunchy snack.

[Harters]

Bear in mind that, if they are going limp, they are well past their prime. So, you want to use them where texture and appearance is not a prime consideration. Anything like this tends to end up in soup with us.

[Harters]

Carrot & coriander soup:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/car...

[acgold7]

You can also just soak them in water for an hour and they'll crisp right up and keep for at least another month.

[scubadoo97]

Done this with celery. Limp as a noodle and refreshed in ice water to be firm and crisp

[acgold7]

And note that it doesn't have to be ice water. Room temp or even warm water works just fine as well... some say even better.

[scubadoo97]

Good to know. Thanks

[JeremyEG]

You could also grate them with some miso, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil. If they are firm enough to grate, they will make a good carrot/miso vinaigrette. Enjoy!
JeremyEG
HomeCookLocavore.com

[ipsedixit]

ice cream

[valerie]

Yes, roast them. You don't need to douse them, you just need a small amount of oil, salt and pepper.

[cheesecake17]

Roasted carrots are delicious.

Or make carrot ginger soup

[Chowrin]

chicken soup. heavy on carrot. if it's not yellow, add more carrot!

[todao]

Carrot soup; carrot cake; carrot milk shake; Moroccan carrot dip; the list goes on .....