Purple carrot frit is a traditional Mallorcan recipe that highlights one of the most unique local varieties on the island. purple carrot It stands out for its intense and slightly sweet flavor, as well as its characteristic color, which gives the dish a lot of personality. This preparation combines seasonal vegetables with chulla, raisins and fennel, creating a tasty, balanced frit that is very rooted in popular Mallorcan cuisine.
🥕 Local variety: Purple carrot.
📅 Sowing time: summer and autumn.
⏳ Approximate harvest: autumn and winter.
🛍️ In our store you can buy purple carrot seeds.
We cut all the vegetables and the pulp:
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In a pan or frying pan with hot oil, fry the chulla until it is golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same oil, fry the cauliflower with a little salt, two cloves of garlic and a bay leaf. When it is golden brown and cooked, remove and reserve.
Strain the frying oil and transfer it to a pot or frying pan. If necessary, add a little more oil.
When the oil is hot, add the rest of the garlic, a bay leaf, the purple carrot and a little salt. Be careful with the salt, as the oil will already have some of the fat.
When the carrots are half cooked, add the turnips and fennel. Let everything cook together over medium heat.
Finally, add the raisins and reserved chutney, and continue cooking until the carrots are very tender. Adjust salt if necessary.
When everything is cooked, add the cauliflower at the end so that it doesn't crumble. Mix it carefully and serve hot.
This dish gains flavor if left to rest for a few hours before serving. You can also prepare it the day before and reheat it right away.
Recipe source: Maria Solivellas, Restaurant Ca na Toneta (Caimari).
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Do you want to plant this Local Variety? Visit our local seed store
