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Saturday, January 17, 2015

A Simple Guide to Peeling Fruits & Veggies

Everyone knows the importance of having fruits and veggies as part of our diet, but we’ll often give up on them because we’re too lazy to deal with peeling them. Indeed, peeling can be a hassle, and the cleanup is also arduous. This is why I compiled these 14 smart and easy ways to peel your favorite fruits and veggies:
Tangerine 
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1. Cut the top and bottom edges.2. Make a lateral inscision.
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Peeling Veggies
3. Split the tangerine4. Enjoy!
  
Kiwi 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Cut the top and bottom edges.2. Use a teaspoon to separate the flesh from the skin.
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Peeling Veggies
3. Push on one end to slide the skin off.4. Enjoy!
  
Hazelnuts 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Roast the nuts for about 20-30 minutes.2. Place the nuts on a kitchen towel and wrap it around them.
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3. Roll the towels as if you're using a rolling pin - this will separate the skins from the nuts. Enjoy! 
  
Ginger root 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Use a knife to streamline the root, removing all "bumps".2. Peel the skin off using a spoon. 
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3. Enjoy! 
  
Garlic 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Place a whole head on a flat, hard surface and "smack" it with your hand.2. The cloves will separate. Put all the individual cloves into a bowl.
Peeling Veggies
Peeling Veggies
3. Use a second bowl to create a closed container. Shake it well for a few seconds.4. The movement will peel the cloves. Enjoy!
  
Corn 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Gently peel the husk from the top of the corn, where the dark "hairs" are.2. Pull the husk leaves off and grab them.
Peeling Veggies
Peeling Veggies
3. With your other hand, grab the cob and pull the skin off in one smooth motion.4. Break the stem off and clear away any leftover "hairs". Enjoy!
  
Chestnuts 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Cut an 'X' shape at the top part of the chestnuts.2. Place the chestnuts on an aluminum foil strip, and fold it into a container with a small hole at the top.
Peeling Veggies
Peeling Veggies
3. Pour a quarter of a cup of water into the "container" and roast it in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180°c (350°F).4. Your chestnuts are now both roasted and peeled. Enjoy!
  
Banana 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Most people start peeling the banana from the stem - this is not the best way.2. Grab the bottom of the banana with your thumb and index finger and squeeze it until it splits.
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3. Peel the banana. Enjoy! 
  
Avocado 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Cut the avocado horizontally.2. Separate both sides and inset a small knife between the skin and the flesh.
Peeling Veggies
Peeling Veggies
3. Spin the avocado around to separate the skin. (Make sure you're spinning towards the dull end of the knife!)4. Pull off the skin. Enjoy!
  
Mango 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Separate both sides of the mango along the seed.2. Cut into the sides in a criss-cross pattern. (try not to cut the skin) 
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Peeling Veggies
3. Hold the piece and use your thumb to push the skin "into" the flesh as seen above.4. Cut the lovely squares into a bowl. Enjoy! 
  
Orange 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Roll the orange on a flat surface. Apply some pressure to soften it up.2. Cut an inscision near the top of the orange.
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Peeling Veggies
3. Insert a spoon into the insicion.4. Use the spon to separate the skin from the flesh. Enjoy! 
  
Tomato 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Insert a fork into the top of the tomato.2. Roast the tomato over a medium flame until the skin splits.
Peeling Veggies
Peeling Veggies
3. Let the tomato cool down, then simply pull the skin off.4. Enjoy! 
  
Potato 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Boil the potatoes until they're cooked.2. Place the cooked potatoes in a bowl of ice water for 15 seconds.
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3. You can now pull the skin off the potato with your hands. Enjoy! 
  
Peach 
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Peeling Veggies
1. Make an 'X' shaped insicion at the bottom of the peach.2. cook the peach in boiling water for 30 seconds.
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3. Allow it to cool and the skin will come off easily. 

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