How to Cook and Eat Carrot Tops/Greens/Leaves – Easy Recipe

Step 1

Start heating a pot of water over medium-high heat.

Step 2

While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the carrot leaves. First cut off the leaves from the carrots, then discard the long stem parts2 and chop the carrot leaves into 1-inch (~2.5 cm) pieces. Set the carrots aside (you can use them in my other recipes).

Step 3

Wash the carrot leaves. Remove the ones that have wilted.

Step 4

When the water starts boiling, add the carrot leaves and blanch for 2 minutes. The leaves are very delicate so make sure not to overcook them.

Step 5

Squeeze out the extra water and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix the sauce well with the carrot leaves.