Sweet roasted carrots coated in gochujang, served over rustic white beans cooked until soft and gently broken down. A Korean-inspired, plant-forward dish that’s savoury, grounding, and unfussy
Scrub and wash carrots. Cut lengthwise and diagonally in half or into three, depending on size.
Marinate carrots with salt, black pepper, one tablespoon olive oil and gochujang. Mix well so that each carrot is coated, and set aside.
Finely chop onions and garlic.
Wash tarragon and pat dry.
Preheat oven to 180ºC ( fan assisted )
Roast marinated carrots for 20 minutes. Give the tray a shake after ten minutes for even colour.
Heat oil in a pot, and add a bay leaf.
Sauté onions. Once the onions are soft and translucent, add the garlic and fry for one minute.
Add haricot beans, including their liquid, along with salt, black pepper, and 200 ml of water. Cover and cook for ten minutes or until soft and mushy.
Add half of the tarragon leaves. Then, using the back of a ladle, gently press the beans to break. You should end up with mushy beans. Similar to a rough puree.
Transfer onto the plate base. Add roasted carrots on top.
Garnish with chopped walnuts, tarragon leaves and chilli oil ( optional ). Serve immediately.