Here’s a simple carrot lox recipe inspired by the classic dish, which mimics the texture and flavor of smoked salmon using carrots:
Simple Carrot Lox Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (for boiling the carrots)
- Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
- Bagels, vegan cream cheese, capers, and red onions (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Carrots:
- Peel the carrots and slice them lengthwise into thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
- Cook the Carrots:
- Boil water with a tablespoon of salt and add the carrot strips. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until they are just tender but not mushy.
- Drain the carrots and let them cool down.
- Marinate the Carrots:
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the cooled carrot strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1-2 hours, or preferably overnight for better flavor.
- Serve:
- Once marinated, the carrot lox is ready to serve. You can top a bagel with vegan cream cheese, the carrot lox, capers, thinly sliced red onions, and fresh dill.
This carrot lox has the smoky, salty flavor reminiscent of traditional lox but is entirely plant-based, making it a great option for a vegan or vegetarian brunch.
