These cute little carrot “button noodles” are soft, chewy, and coated in a delicious savory sauce. The recipe below is a practical version based on the steps visible in your video.
Ingredients
For the carrot noodles
- 3 large carrots
- ¾–1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce or chili crisp
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onion, optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook the carrots:
Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Boil or steam until very soft, about 10–15 minutes. - Mash:
Drain well and mash the carrots into a smooth paste while they are still warm. - Make the dough:
Add salt, pepper, cornstarch, and flour gradually. Mix until you have a soft dough that isn’t too sticky. Add a little more flour if necessary. - Shape the buttons:
Roll small pieces of dough into little balls, then flatten them slightly. Press the center with your finger or a small tool to create the button shape seen in the video. - Cook:
Bring salted water to a gentle boil. Add the carrot buttons and cook until they float, then continue for about 1–2 minutes. Drain. - Make the sauce:
Heat butter or olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. - Toss:
Add the cooked carrot noodles to the pan and gently toss until they’re completely coated in the glossy sauce. - Serve:
Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Serve hot. 🥕🔥
Tip: Make sure the mashed carrots are well drained before adding flour. Too much moisture will make the dough sticky and difficult to shape.