Festive bites: Michelle Darmody shares her favourite Christmas recipes

Michelle Darmody:

Ingredients

• Juice of two oranges
• 6 medium carrots, cut into batons
• 4 thin slices of fresh ginger
• 4 star anise, whole
• a dash of sesame oil

Method:

• Put the orange juice, carrots, ginger slices and star anise into a sauce pan.
• Bring to the boil and add some water so the carrots are covered. Season and allow simmering until the carrots soft.
• Add a little more water during cooking if needed.
• Drain the carrots and remove the star anise and ginger. Toss the carrots in a little sesame oil and serve.