- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add carrots and figs and toss well. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.