Carrot juice is a delicious and nutritious drink that is rich in beta carotene, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Carrots are great for skin, hair and nails, as well as liver function, so making carrot juice at home is a smart way to give your body a boost of nutrients. This article will show you how to make carrot juice, using either a blender or food processor, or an expensive juicer.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Processing time: 15-30 minutes
- Overall time: 35-50 minutes
Step
Method 1 of 2: Making Carrot Juice in a Blender or Food Processor
Step 1. Clean the carrots
Wash 1 kilogram of carrots (about 8 pieces) under cold running water. Scrub with a vegetable brush if you can. Use a knife to cut off the wider end of the carrot, where the carrot is still attached to the green leaf.
- If you're concerned about the pesticide on the surface of the carrots, you'll need to peel them. This method does not reduce the benefits of juice significantly.
- You can also buy organically grown carrots, which are more expensive, but free of pesticides.
Step 2. Cut the carrots into manageable sizes
Even if you have a high-quality blender or food processor, you don't want to risk damaging the equipment by putting whole carrots in it. Chop the carrots into manageable chunks before mashing them into juice. A food processor or blender can accommodate 2.5-5cm pieces of carrots.
Step 3. Puree the carrots
Place the clean, chopped carrots into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
- Add a little water if the carrots aren't too wet and need a little help to smooth them out.
- Note that a food processor won't grind carrots like a blender. It's not a big deal if you use this method, but use a blender if you have one.
Step 4. Mix with water
You need to slightly dilute the pure carrot flavor by mixing it with water. This will make it taste better and produce more juice.
- Boil 500 ml of water.
- Combine the mashed carrots and hot water in a large glass bowl.
- Stir to make sure the mashed carrots are evenly mixed.
Step 5. Let the mixture sit
One of the most remarkable properties of water is that it absorbs nutrients and tastes well when hot. As with tea, the longer the mashed carrots are immersed in hot water, the tastier the juice will be and can provide nutrients to the body. Leave it for 15-30 minutes.
Step 6. Separate the pulp
Strain the carrot juice into a 2 liter pitcher with a hand strainer.
- Press down on the carrot pulp to filter as much of the juice out of the sieve as possible, using the bottom of a glass or other blunt object.
- If you want to filter more of the pulp, pour the resulting juice through a jelly strainer.
Step 7. Add sweet orange juice
It's just an option, but it tastes really good!
Step 8. Adjust the mixture
Add water to add flavor, depending on how strong you want the carrot juice to be.
Step 9. Serve immediately
The juice will quickly oxidize and lose its nutrients-especially if you use a high-speed centrifugal juicer. Juices should be drunk as soon as they are made, either at room temperature or with ice-whatever you prefer. However, if it must be stored, put it in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
Method 2 of 2: Using the Juicer Tool
Step 1. Clean the carrots
Wash 1 kilogram of carrots (about 8 pieces) under cold running water. Scrub with a vegetable brush if you can. Use a knife to cut off the wider end of the carrot, where the carrot is still attached to the green leaf.
- If you're concerned about pesticides on the surface of your carrots, you'll need to peel them. This method does not reduce the benefits of juice significantly.
- You can also buy organically grown carrots, which are more expensive, but are free of pesticides.
Step 2. Cut the carrots
If you have a modern juicer, this step may not be necessary. If you don't have one, cut the carrots into 5-7.5 cm pieces.
Step 3. Prepare the juice container
Place a tall glass under the juicer's pipe. Make sure the glass is strong, so that the contents don't spill when filled with juice, and make sure the glass is big enough to hold the jug.
kilogram of carrots will yield about 125 ml of juice
Step 4. Put the carrots in the juicer
Insert the carrot or carrot pieces into the usher and push with the attachments on the juicer into the machine.
- Watch the glass. If the carrots are very wet, the juice produced will be more than the size of the glass. Conversely, if the carrots are dry, the number of carrots needs to be increased.
- The wider the funnel in the juicer, the faster it will be to make carrot juice.
Step 5. Serve immediately
The juice will quickly oxidize and lose its nutrients-especially if you use a high-speed centrifugal juicer. Juices should be drunk as soon as they are made, either at room temperature or with ice-whatever you prefer. However, if it must be stored, put it in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
Tips
- Carrot juice tends to settle quickly, so stir the pitcher before serving.
- Carrots are rich in natural sugars. A serving of carrot juice is likely close to the recommended daily sugar limit, so skip the ice cream for dessert.
- For added flavor and variety, add other fruits like strawberries and lemons.
- For added flavor and variety, add other fruits like strawberries and lemons.
- Whole, undiluted carrot juice (by skipping the optional steps) has the same consistency and texture as whole milk.
- Add a sprig of mint leaves as a beautiful and delicious garnish.
