Peel
Knife work & mechanical
Cutting and shaping without heat.
01At a glance
CategoryKnife work & mechanical
Taste impactNeutral
Texture—
02How to do it
- 1Choose a peeler or paring knife to match the skin.
- 2Remove the skin in even strokes, taking as little flesh as possible.
- 3Work away from your holding hand.
- 4Drop peeled items into water if they oxidize (apples, potatoes).
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
- Skin fully removed with minimal flesh lost.
Common mistakes
- Digging too deep wastes flesh.
- Peeling ahead lets cut surfaces brown.
- A dull peeler slips.