Peeling a conventionally grown carrot removes many pesticides that tend to accumulate right in the skin. Many people peel carrots for simple cosmetic reasons.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Method 1 of 2: How to Peel A Carrot Using A Peeler
Vegetable peelers only remove thin layers of skin, and when used gently they preserve the carrot layer that contains most of the nutritional benefits.
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Step 1. Wash the carrot with cold water
Remove dirt and impurities with a nylon brush.
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Step 2. Place a bowl on the table or countertop
The bowl is used to collect the pieces of carrot skin when you are peeling it.
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Step 3. Hold the carrot between the thumb and forefinger of your non-dominant hand
Turn your hand with the palm facing the ceiling. The carrot should now be tilted 45 degrees facing the bowl with the tip inward.
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Step 4. Place the peeler on the thickest tip of the carrot
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Step 5. Slide the peeler down the entire surface of the carrot
You will get a thin layer of curled carrot skin. Drop it into the bowl.
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Step 6. Turn the carrot slightly and repeat the procedure until there is no more skin to remove
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Step 7. Place the carrot on a cutting board and cut the two ends with a small knife
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Step 8. Once peeled, rinse the carrots
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Step 9. Place the peeled carrots on a plate and continue to prepare them according to your recipe
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Step 10. Throw the carrot peel into the trash or recycle it into the organic material
Method 2 of 2: Method 2 of 2: How to Peel A Carrot With A Pocket Knife
If you don't have a vegetable peeler, a small knife may be fine.
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Step 1. Wash the carrots with cold water
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Step 2. With a nylon brush, remove dirt and impurities deposited on the surface of the carrot
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Step 3. Place the carrot vertically on a cutting board
Hold the thickest part with your non-dominant hand. The carrot should be angled 45 degrees towards the cutting board.
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Step 4. Place the knife blade on top of the carrot and slide it along its surface, removing a thin layer of the vegetable skin
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Step 5. Turn the carrot slightly and repeat the process until completely peeled
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Step 6. Place the carrot on the cutting board and cut the two ends with a small knife
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Step 7. Place the carrots on a plate and continue peeling according to how many you need
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