Ginger Glazed Carrots

Total time: 20 minutes
    Ginger and sugar pair well with carrot's natural sweetness.... The ginger giving an extra kick to the butter and sugar glaze.

 Ingredients:

• 2 - 3 carrots, depending on size
• 2 tbs butter
• 1 tbs sugar
• 1 tsp minced ginger    substitute 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• salt & pepper

 Instructions:

• Cut carrots into sticks. (see techniques).
• In a medium nonstick skillet melt the butter over medium heat. 
• Add carrots, ginger, and sugar, (salt & pepper if using).  Stir fry for 2 minutes. 
• Add just enough water to barely cover the carrots, turn the heat to medium-high, cover and bring to a boil. 
• Remove cover and cook, stirring occasionally until water is gone, 6 - 8 minutes. 
• Cook another minute or 2 after water evaporates to caramelize the sugar.