Caramelized onion and carrots

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1/2 finely chopped onion
  
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  
• 1 slice Canadian bacon, finely chopped
  
• 1 tbs cooking oil
  
• salt and black pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp anise seeds ( optional )

1. add the oil in a pot, to medium heat, add bacon, anise seeds, fry for 2 minutes till golden
   
2. add onion, cook for 10 minutes or till soft and a little caramelized
   
3. add carrots, cilantro and parsley, stir to mix and saute for 2 minutes
4. add salt and pepper, cover the pot, turn heat to low, cook for 20 minutes, stir once or twice
   
5. carrots should become sweet and soft when almost done. remove the cover, turn to high heat, stir and cook for 2 minutes to reduce the remaining liquid, the carrots should look a little caramelized
   
6. garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot