Korean-Style Grated Carrot Salad (Morkovcha)

This vibrant grated carrot  salad, often known as Korean-style carrots (Morkovcha), is loved for its crunchy texture and bold balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. It’s a refreshing, budget-friendly dish that improves as it marinates.

2 lbs (1 kg) fresh carrots, peeled and grated into long thin matchsticks

4–5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1 large onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)

2 tablespoons white  vinegar (9%)

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon cayenne  pepper or red chili flakes (adjust to taste)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped