Refreshing Carrot Rapees Sandwich Packed with Pickled Carrots

Name: Refreshing Carrot Rapees Sandwich Packed with Pickled Carrots
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Carrot — 2, 500 g (large); Salt — 1 tsp; Olive oil — 3 tbsp; Sugar — 2 tbsp; Wholegrain mustard — 2 tbsp; Lemon juice — 2 tbsp; Sliced bread — 2 slices; Sliced ham — 4 slices; Cheese — 2 slices; Iceberg lettuce; Carrot râpées; Mayonnaise — 1 tbsp; Ketchup — 1 tbsp; Honey mustard sauce — 1 tbsp

A sandwich stuffed with thinly shaved, salted carrots tossed in a tangy dressing.

Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →

Refreshing Carrot Rapees Sandwich Packed with Pickled Carrots — finished dish

Summary

Carrots shaved thin with a peeler are salted, squeezed of excess moisture, and tossed with olive oil and mustard for a bright, refreshing filling. Unlike julienned carrots, wide shaved ribbons cling neatly to the bread and give a much tenderer bite. Layered generously with ham and cheese between sliced bread, it makes a wonderful brunch or snack.

Servings: about 1–2 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Spiciness: Not spicy

Ingredients

Carrot râpées

Carrot2, 500 g (large)
Salt1 tsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Sugar2 tbsp
Wholegrain mustard2 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp

Sandwich

Sliced bread2 slices
Sliced ham4 slices
Cheese2 slices
Iceberg lettuce
Carrot râpées
Mayonnaise1 tbsp
Ketchup1 tbsp
Honey mustard sauce1 tbsp

Measurements · 1 tbsp = 15 ml (a heaping regular dinner spoon) · 1 tsp = 5 ml (a heaping teaspoon)

Apple cider vinegar works well in place of lemon juice.
Add 1 tsp of salt, mix well, and let it cure for 20 to 30 minutes until softened.
You can also substitute Spam or a fried egg for the ham.
You can skip the iceberg lettuce and add extra carrot râpées instead.

Steps

Julienning finely works fine, but slicing wide ribbons gives a sandwich filling better stability and a softer texture.
I used a vegetable peeler to make thin shaved ribbons.
Add 1 tsp of salt, mix evenly, and let it cure for 20 to 30 minutes until softened.
Firmly squeeze out the moisture released during salting with both hands.
To the drained carrots, add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard, then mix thoroughly.
Add the seasonings little by little and adjust to your taste.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator to serve cold.
Spread ketchup and mayonnaise over toasted bread, then layer with iceberg lettuce and cheese.
Feel free to use whatever condiments you prefer.
Pan-fry the sliced ham until crisp, place it over the cheese, and...
Pile on a generous, stable layer of carrot râpées, then top with the second slice of bread spread with honey mustard sauce to finish.

Ppunwife's tips

Julienning finely works fine, but shaving wide ribbons gives a sandwich filling better stability and a softer texture.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator to serve cold.

FAQ

Why shave the carrots wide instead of julienning them?

Shaving them thin and wide with a peeler keeps the filling from spilling out, helps it cling neatly to the bread, and creates a much tenderer bite.

Can I use something else instead of lemon juice for the dressing?

Yes, apple cider vinegar works well in place of lemon juice.

What can I substitute for the sliced ham?

Depending on what you have in the fridge, Spam or a fried egg makes a great substitute.