{"id":1748040,"date":"2022-03-15T08:39:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T13:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1748040"},"modified":"2024-10-03T20:21:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T01:21:28","slug":"how-to-shred-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-shred-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shred Carrots: 4 Different Techniques for Any Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"Whether you're making a fancy vertical carrot cake<\/a> or a simple version of the classic in a 13x9 pan<\/a>, all recipes start the same: shredding carrots.\r\n\r\nThe good news here is that how to shred carrots is totally up to you and what tools you have in your kitchen\u2014and the recipe you're making (carrot cake isn't the only dish with carrot shreds!).\r\n\r\nWe're certain that no matter what level of kitchen experience you have, you've got one of these gadgets or will want to add one to your cart.\r\n

How to Shred Carrots with a Box Grater<\/h2>\r\n\"Woman\r\n\r\nIf you want to shred carrots like Grandma (or just don't have a kitchen stocked with every gadget under the sun), break out a classic box grater<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTo shred carrots with a box grater, start by peeling them; our Test Kitchen loves this Kuhn Rikon peeler<\/a>. Then shred away on the box grater. You'll find that the side with the largest holes is the easiest to use\u00a0and<\/em> it makes the perfect-sized shreds for all sorts of recipes including carrot muffins<\/a> and coleslaw<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis method does take the most time, but it uses a gadget you already have at home and builds some muscle!\r\n\r\nBest for:<\/strong>\r\n