Peel,wash and evenly cut the carrots, add sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper and microwave it covered on high for 4-5 minutes with about 1/2 cup of water in the dish)

Drain the water from the carrots, Heat about 1tbs of butter in a non stick pan and stir in the carrots and 1/2 tsp of 5 spice powder and mix well. Let the carrots slightly caramelize (3 mins max)

Serve as a side dish and these are also great during the holiday season