Braised Carrots and Sweet Potatoes with Candied Ginger | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup apple cider
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced on bias 1/4 inch thick
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro