Preparing carrots

Carrots come in different shapes and sizes.  Before you start, decide what kind of carrot you have.

If your carrot looks clean,  and the skin is fairly smooth,  then it would be a shame to peel it .  Just chop off the ends of the carrot (the bit with the stalk and the pointy bit at the bottom) and then scrub it with a hard brush. 

If your carrot is dirty and has black and brown lumps on the skin,   you will need to peel it.  Give the carrots a good wash to get off most of the dirt.  Chop off the ends and then peel off the outer layer of the carrot with a peeler

Your clean carrot is now ready for chopping or grating.

Recipes

Carrot and Coriander Soup

Homemade Coleslaw – use grated carrots to make this delicious side dish!