Midnight Sun Charcoal Crackers (Print Version)

Bold charcoal crackers surround a vibrant creamy carrot and turmeric dip, perfect for sophisticated snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Charcoal Crackers

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons activated charcoal powder (food-grade)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/3 cup water

→ Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Dip

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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss chopped carrots with olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk flour, activated charcoal powder, and fine sea salt in a bowl. Add olive oil and water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
04 - Roll dough thinly between two sheets of parchment paper. Remove the top parchment and cut dough into desired shapes such as rectangles or rounds.
05 - Transfer crackers on parchment to a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp. Cool completely before serving.
06 - In a food processor, combine roasted carrots, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, optional honey or maple syrup, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
07 - Spoon dip onto the center of a serving plate, forming a thick, bright circle. Arrange charcoal crackers around the dip to create a striking visual contrast.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's Instagram-gorgeous but actually simple to make, which means you'll feel brilliant without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
  • The flavors are sophisticated without pretension—earthy turmeric and roasted sweetness balanced by bright lemon and tahini richness.
02 -
  • Charcoal crackers burn quickly at the edges while staying soft inside if you're not watching them—check at 9 minutes and pull them out the moment the bottom edges darken just slightly.
  • Room temperature is everything with this dish; pull the dip from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving so the flavors taste more nuanced and the texture feels creamier.
03 -
  • If your dip seems too thick, add lemon juice one drop at a time rather than more yogurt—this keeps the intensity of flavor intact while loosening the texture.
  • The contrast between warm spices and cool yogurt is what makes this dip sing, so don't skip the smoked paprika or cumin even if you think they seem minor.
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