a question about carrots.

Custor · 1 Feb 2023 at 16:01

No idea there was carrot ‘skin’. Just the outside of a carrot. Wouldn’t be able to tell.
Mrs always complains about the dirt though.

cheesefest · 2 Feb 2023 at 06:37

carrot varieties now have thinner peel.

I don’t bother peeling them otherwise if you get those the size/shape of your little finger. There will be nothing left once peeled plus run the risk of peeling your own skin off with the peeler

mid_gen · 2 Feb 2023 at 07:31

I don't normally peel em, and when I do, it's just because the rabbit is hassling me, so he can munch the peelings.

Shadowness · 2 Feb 2023 at 07:35

Minusorange said:
Have you ever tried eating an unpeeled carrot raw ?

What’s wrong with that?
I often get a carrot, chop the ends off (quick wash too) and cut into sticks and dip into hummus. Lovely stuff.

jcr · 2 Feb 2023 at 08:42

Minusorange said:
Have you ever tried eating an unpeeled carrot raw ?

yes i like them that way. which is why i was wondering why people remove the skin. it seems wasteful.

cheesefest · 2 Feb 2023 at 10:45

jcr said:
yes i like them that way. which is why i was wondering why people remove the skin. it seems wasteful.

It's like those who peel Brussels so they end up yellow.

Minusorange · 2 Feb 2023 at 15:41

jcr said:
yes i like them that way. which is why i was wondering why people remove the skin. it seems wasteful.

Just the thought makes me want to be sick, next you'll be saying you eat the green tops as well

Freefaller · 2 Feb 2023 at 16:12

jcr said:
why do people peel carrots before cooking/eating them? is the skin unhealthy?

I don't peel them if I have them raw - just rinse them.

If I steam or boil them then I do as the skin doesn't seem to soften well.

aVdub · 2 Feb 2023 at 18:40

Minusorange said:
Just the thought makes me want to be sick, next you'll be saying you eat the green tops as well

"Carrot leaves are a perfectly edible leafy green that is a great replacement for herbs and light lettuces like parsley and spinach. In fact, carrot greens are great as a stand-alone side dish when sautéed lightly with garlic, red pepper, and olive oil"

Minusorange · 2 Feb 2023 at 20:14

Just because something is edible, doesn't mean you have to eat it, are you sure you're not a rabbit identifying as a human ?

cheesefest · 2 Feb 2023 at 20:14

@aVdub how many people throw out the leaves from a cauliflower? Cook them the same way as cabbage and taste v similar.

aVdub · 2 Feb 2023 at 20:16

cheesefest said:
@aVdub how many people throw out the leaves from a cauliflower? Cook them the same way as cabbage and taste v similar.

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aVdub · 2 Feb 2023 at 20:17

Minusorange said:
Just because something is edible, doesn't mean you have to eat it, are you sure you're not a rabbit identifying as a human ?

Sometimes I **** in the garden and do it in a hole I've just dug

jcr · 3 Feb 2023 at 18:52

think i might try roasting them unpeeled alongside the parsnips with a bit of honey now that i know the skin is ok.

PlacidCasual · 6 Feb 2023 at 11:57

Apparently older carrot varieties had thicker skins which is why people used to peel. Not an issue now with commercial varieties. Personally I only peel if it's impractical to get dirt or other things I don't want to eat out of the surface.

Efour · 14 Feb 2023 at 07:50

Depends if they look like they need peeling or i CBA.

I usually roast carrots these days along with potatoes, parsnips and beetroot. That might be a Swedish thing or just a me thing.
I miss sweet potato too but that costs a bomb up here so rarely buy it. Chuck in garlic gloves whole onions and good splash of oil.

God I'm making myself hungry it's only 9am...

mike9199 · 14 Feb 2023 at 20:07

jcr said:
why do people peel carrots before cooking/eating them? is the skin unhealthy?

It is just a habit probably. I do it myself, no idea why. To be honest carrots is my favorite snack together with the apples since i started my healthy diet and trying to lose weight. This article https://betterme.world/articles/macro-split-for-cutting/ is great for people like me who are calculating the calories, meals and think twice before eating or drinking something.