Best 500g carrots Recipes for Everyday Cooking

Make the most of 500g carrots with our handpicked recipes — simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Recipes with 500g carrots

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Fresh glutinous rice and pork shumai (glutinous rice and pork shumai)

This glutinous rice steamed bun is so delicious! The glutinous rice is rich with the aroma of meat, mushrooms, and the sweetness of vegetables like carrots and corn. The rice is soft yet chewy, the minced meat is oily, and the umami flavor of mushrooms and dried shrimp is just right. The chopped green onions on top make it even more fragrant. In the morning, pair it with two mini green vegetable buns—one with the aroma of vegetables and the other with the aroma of meat—a perfect balance of meat and vegetables. A nutritious and filling breakfast is ready! The kids will enjoy it, and we'll save ourselves some trouble!

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Fried tofu balls

The fried tofu balls are golden yellow when they are just out of the pan, with a crispy outer skin. When you bite them open, the inside is soft and chewy, with the aroma of beans mixed with the aroma of seasonings. Eat them hot, one bite at a time is very satisfying.

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Heart-warming lamb bone and radish soup

The lamb bones are stewed until tender and flavorful, the meat falling off the bone with a gentle bite, leaving a rich, meaty aroma. The carrots, soaked up the savory flavor of the lamb bones, are sweet and tender. The soup is absolutely amazing, milky white and thick. A sip warms your throat and soothes your stomach. The savory flavor is incredible! Dip your rice in this soup and you'll lick the bottom of the bowl clean. A bowl in autumn and winter will make you feel refreshed! Put on some weight in autumn to keep warm in winter!

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Rice Champion: Stir-fried Pork Belly with Carrots

Today's champion dish: Stir-fried carrots with pork belly! The steamed carrots are soft, tender, and incredibly sweet, paired with crispy pork belly—you'll never get enough rice! This is a favorite dish among Sichuan and Chongqing locals, a common dish on every family's table, a truly down-to-earth and quick hearty meal with extremely high popularity. This dish smells so good it makes your mouth water. Thick slices of carrot are steamed first, then coated in a glistening red oil sauce, making them incredibly tempting. The steaming process locks in the sweet juices of the carrots, which burst in your mouth with the savory sauce. The rendered fat from the pork belly seeps into the carrots, adding a touch of sweetness that balances the richness of the meat and enhances the overall flavor. The pork belly is pan-fried until crispy and fragrant, the fat glistening but not greasy, the lean meat soaked in the sauce yet tender. A bite of carrot followed by a bite of meat—the fresh aroma fills your nose, sweet and delicious, a true rice killer!