How are the carrot ribbons prepared for this fettuccine?

The carrots are peeled into ribbons and then soaked in ice-cold water for 15 minutes to achieve a tender yet firm texture.

What gives the Szechuan sauce its unique depth of flavor?

The sauce gets its depth from a homemade tahini garlic paste, combined with Szechuan sauce, hot sauce, and a touch of tomato ketchup.

Can I adjust the spice level of this Szechuan Spiced Carrot Fettuccine?

Yes, you can easily adjust the amount of hot sauce and ground pepper in the Szechuan sauce to suit your preferred spice level.

What is the purpose of soaking the carrot ribbons in ice water?

Soaking the carrot ribbons in ice-cold water helps them become crisp and slightly firm, mimicking the texture of traditional pasta.

What are the recommended garnishes for this dish?

This dish is best garnished with fresh spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.

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Szechuan Spiced Carrot Fettuccine
[Vegan]

AP By: Anupama Paliwal

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Ingredients You Need for Szechuan Spiced Carrot Fettuccine [Vegan]

For the Tahini Garlic Paste:

2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon tahini paste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

For the Szechuan Sauce:

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup julienned orange bell pepper
1/2 cup spring onions, sliced diagonally
100-gram container Szechuan sauce
Salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

For the Carrot Fettuccine:

8-10 carrots, peeled
Ice cold water

For Garnish:

Spring onions
Sesame seeds

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How to Prepare Szechuan Spiced Carrot Fettuccine [Vegan]

To Make the Carrot Fettuccine:

Peel carrot into ribbons. Soak in ice cold water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a mortar and pestle, add ginger, garlic, tahini paste, soy sauce, salt, and pepper and grind well.

For Veggie Szechuan Sauce:

Pour oil in a large pan, and heat on medium-low.
Heat oil in a pan. Add julienned bell peppers. Add spring onions and sauté for 1 minute.
Add tahini garlic paste, and Szechuan sauce. Mix well and cook for another minute.
Add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato ketchup and cook 2 minutes.
Turn off heat. Add carrot ribbons and toss well.
Pour into a serving dish, top with fresh carrot ribbons, spring onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.