Ingredients 450g (1lb) carrots 10g (1/4 oz) dried mushrooms 25g (1oz) unsalted butter 1 tbsp lemon juice 5 fl oz whipping cream 1 tbsp fresh parsley 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Method This is a subtle and delicate dish which makes the

Ingredients

450g (1lb) carrots

10g (1/4 oz) dried mushrooms

25g (1oz) unsalted butter

1 tbsp lemon juice

5 fl oz whipping cream

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

Method

This is a subtle and delicate dish which makes the most of the flavour of new carrots. Enough for two or three servings.

Soak the dried mushrooms in a cup of warm water for a few minutes until soft, then drain through a fine sieve, reserving the soaking liquid. Peel the carrots and cut into chunks. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the carrots and cook over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stirring. Add the lemon juice, nutmeg, cream, mushrooms and salt and pepper to the carrots and stir well. Cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft. Add some of the mushroom water if the liquid becomes too thick. Serve sprinkled with finely chopped parsley.