How to Cut Carrots

Carrots are a delicious, healthy food addition to any dish. Carrots are often used when cooking pot roast or beef stew. There is more to cutting a carrot than simply taking a knife and chopping it up. Here are some steps to help you properly cut carrots.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wash the carrots well with warm tap water. Make sure you clean off all of the dirt and dust that may be present on each individual carrot.

2. Shave the outside skin off of the carrot with a peeler or a knife. The underlying skin will be a bright orange color.

3. Cut the large end and the small, pointed end off of each individual carrot. Dispose of the end pieces.

4. Use a sharp knife to cut the first carrot at a 45 degree angle. Turn the carrot a quarter of a turn and cut another pieces at a 45 degree angle. Continue cutting the carrot in this manner until you reach the end of the carrot. Cut each carrot individually. Cutting the carrot at a 45 degree angle gives you a piece of carrot that is nice to display.

Tips & Warnings

• Shave the carrots to make carrot salad or use the shavings in a salad or as garnish.
• Eat carrots frequently. They are good for your eye sight, hair and nails.
• Hold the carrot firmly on a cutting board when cutting the carrot. Do not allow it to roll around as you cut it.
• Always cut the carrots away from your body and make sure your fingers are not in the way. Cut slowly and concentrate to avoid cutting your finger.

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