Midnight Sun Charcoal Carrot Dip (Printable Page)

Jet-black charcoal crackers paired with creamy roasted carrot and turmeric dip for elegant occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Charcoal Crackers

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
02 - 2 tbsp activated charcoal powder (food-grade)
03 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1/3 cup water (80 ml)

→ Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Dip

06 - 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120 g) or plant-based alternative
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
14 - 1 tbsp tahini
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup for vegan option
17 - Pinch of black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss chopped carrots with olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, then let cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, activated charcoal powder, and salt. Add olive oil and water; stir until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
04 - Roll out the dough very thinly between two sheets of parchment paper. Remove the top sheet and cut the dough into rectangles or rounds.
05 - Transfer crackers on parchment to a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp. Let cool completely.
06 - In a food processor, combine roasted carrots, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, and black pepper. Blend until very smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Spoon the dip into the center of a plate, forming a thick, bright circle. Arrange charcoal crackers in a ring around the dip to evoke the midnight sun.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes elegant and intentional, but nobody needs to know it took less than an hour.
  • The contrast of creamy warmth and crisp, slightly smoky crackers is genuinely addictive.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable to almost any dietary restriction.
02 -
  • Don't skip rolling the cracker dough thin; thick crackers will be chewy instead of crisp, and the whole aesthetic falls apart.
  • The carrots must caramelize slightly, not just soften—this is where the dip's depth of flavor actually lives.
  • Charcoal powder can seem intimidating, but it's genuinely forgiving and creates that unforgettable visual contrast that makes people stop and stare.
03 -
  • Make the crackers thin enough that you can almost see light through them—this is the only way to achieve that perfect crispness that makes them truly exceptional.
  • The dip tastes better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it ahead; the flavors have time to meld and deepen into something even more delicious.
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