Peeling the skin of conventionally grown carrots will remove residual pesticides that often accumulate on the surface of the skin. Many people peel carrots too for aesthetic purposes; when peeled, carrots will give off a bright orange color and uniform color and shape. You can use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to peel the carrots.
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Method 1 of 2: Using a Vegetable Peeler
Step 1. Wash the carrots under cold running water
Brush with a nylon bristled brush to remove dirt from the surface of the carrot skin. Washing carrots like this is necessary to get rid of residual pesticides and dirt that is still attached.
Sometimes carrots will look dull or weird. But this look will disappear once you peel off the outer layer
Step 2. Place the bowl on your kitchen counter
This bowl will be used as a place for the carrot skin you peeled. You can peel the carrots in the trash, but this will make your peeling uneven because you won't have anywhere to put the carrots while you're peeling them.
You can also peel the carrots on a cutting board and then put the skins in the trash when you're done. Use whichever method you prefer
Step 3. Hold the carrot between the thumb and index finger of your left hand (if you are right-handed)
Then turn your left hand so that your palm is facing up (and your hand is under the carrot). Your carrots should be tilted at a 45-degree angle to your bowl with the pointed end pointing down into the bowl.
The hardest part about peeling carrots is doing it quickly without hurting yourself. If you put your hand under the carrot, at least half the problem is solved
Step 4. Place your vegetable peeler over the carrots at the thickest part
If this peeler can't reach the very top, that's okay; You'll get over it in a minute. Most vegetable peelers have two blades facing both directions. Does your vegetable peeler do that too?
The vegetable peeler only removes a thin layer of skin if you press it gently against the carrot, thus retaining the layer underneath which is rich in carrot phytonutrients
Step 5. Press the vegetable peeler along the surface of the carrot to the tip
You will be peeling off a thin layer of skin that will curl up and into your bowl or cutting board. This is your first carrot slice, congratulations!
Keep the ends of the carrots on the cutting board, if you are using them. It will be easier to hold the carrots in position and not move them with the force you used to place them on a stable surface
Step 6. Now peel it to the top
What people don't realize is that most vegetable peelers have two blades so you can peel the carrots from the top and bottom, from peeling away from you and toward you. So, once you peel it down, peel it up. Then forward and back and back to front.
What does peeling mean like this? If you peel too many carrots, you will peel them much faster this way. A good chef always considers taste and efficiency
Step 7. Turn the carrot slightly to repeat the process until you have completely peeled the whole carrot skin
As you peel up and down, gently twist the carrots with your hands. When you get to the side where you started, you're done peeling off the bottom. Very easy to do.
Step 8. Turn the carrots over and peel off the tops
Sometimes it's easier not to peel the top off first, your hand is still holding it and you certainly don't want to hurt your wrist. So when you're done peeling most of the carrots, flip them over and peel the bottoms in the same way, but until you reach all the carrots that need to be peeled.
If you don't peel the tops of the carrots at first, of course. In general, not peeling the top of the carrot will make the first part quicker, but once you have the time, do it. Whether you will or not is your own choice
Step 9. Place the carrots on a cutting board and cut off the tops and ends of the carrots with a paring knife
Most people don't use this tip in their cooking. Putting both ends of the carrots in a bowl, throw the carrot skins with them in the trash or put them in your compost pile.
Wash the carrots after peeling and prepare them according to your recipe
Method 2 of 2: Using a Paring Knife
Step 1. Wash the carrots under cold running water
As described in the method above, all fruits and vegetables should be pre-washed to remove dirt and pesticide residue. A nylon bristle brush will make washing carrots quick and easy.
Step 2. Place the ends of the carrots on the cutting board
Hold the thick part of the carrot with your left hand (if you are right-handed). Carrots should be placed at a 45 degree angle to the cutting board.
Hold it between your thumb and index finger and then turn your hand so that your palm is facing up. Your hand is under the carrot, holding it
Step 3. Place your paring knife over the top of the carrot and press along its surface, removing a thin layer of skin
If you don't have a vegetable peeler, a paring knife will help you. Just be careful not to remove too much of the carrot flesh. Peeling it gently is enough.
Also be careful not to get hurt! Your left hand should not be near the blade. Make sure your fingers are under the carrots so you don't risk cutting them
Step 4. Turn the carrots and repeat the peeling process until all the skins are removed
While you're peeling and peeling, turn the carrots so you can reach the unpeeled part. You should be able to slide it with your left hand without stopping peeling.
Sometimes, the very top of the carrot near your hand is easy to miss. If this is the case, flip the carrot and peel the top, holding the ends of the carrot, continuing your peeling technique again
Step 5. Place the carrots on a cutting board and use your paring knife to cut off the ends and the tops of the carrots
Then throw these two pieces together with the carrot peel in your trash or compost pile.
