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Default Do you need to peel carrots?

On Sat, 9 May 2009 10:26:19 -0700, "Theron" >
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>More about carrots. If you're making a stew or braised dish, do you need to
>peel the carrots? Why can't you just scrub them thoroughly. I think there's
>more flavor in the skin, and most likely there's more vitamin and nutrient
>content near the surface.
>Any thoughts?
>Does anyone do this?
>
>Ed


I prefer to take the skin off with the back of my knife. I've found
too often that carrot skins are bitter and add nothing to flavor.


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