My Family’s Carrot Shirishiri (an Okinawan Dish)

Shirishiri is a traditional Okinawan dish made with stir-fried carrots. It is known for its vibrant color and sweet-savory flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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My Family’s Carrot Shirishiri (an Okinawan Dish)

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Okinawan Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Carrots
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips.
2. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add the carrot strips to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
7. Pour the sauce over the carrots and continue to stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.