People usually don’t put much thought into cleaning carrots. They simply wash them under a stream of water and call it a day. But as you might assume, this isn’t the best way to go about it.
Properly cleaning carrots and all other raw vegetables is an important part of food safety practices. It will protect you from bacteria and various food-borne illnesses. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
Shake Off the Dirt
If you are getting carrots from your own garden, make sure to shake off the dirt as much as you can. This will make the cleaning process a lot easier.
Cut the Top
Place the carrots on a cutting board and slice off the top. Don’t cut too low so you don’t waste perfectly good carrot parts.
Wash with Lukewarm Water
Wash the carrots under a stream of water. Make sure not to use too hot or too cold water, lukewarm water is the best choice here.
Brush
Brush the carrot in order to remove any dirt leftovers. You can afterward wash them with lukewarm water once again if you feel the need.
Peel
After that, peel the carrot using a vegetable peeler. If you don’t have one, you can scrape the outer layer using a knife.
