Serves 6

 

900g carrots, peeled

90ml vegetable stock

25g butter

1tbsp chopped parsley

salt and pepper

 

Cut carrots into fine matchsticks. Place in a large saucepan of boiling salted water. Bring back to the boil and boil for 1 minute.

Drain in a colander and place under running water to prevent further cooking.

Put carrots in a deep ovenproof dish. Pour in the stock and dot the butter on top. Season and cover.

Cook at 180C for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Stir once during the cooking time.

Season as necessary and sprinkle with parsley.