How to Hollow Out a Carrot
A quick knife technique that turns one whole carrot into a clean hollow tube and a neat inner core. Perfect for stuffing, creative plating, or simply showing off a clever kitchen skill.
Equipment
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | Sharp knife | paring or thin chef’s knife preferred
Ingredients
- 1 | | large carrot | with greens attached
Instructions
- Place the carrot on a stable cutting board.
- Slice off the green top about half an inch below the stem.
- Examine the cut end to locate the central core ring.
- Steady the carrot with one hand.
- Score a shallow circle just outside the core with the knife tip.
- Continue cutting in a gentle spiral to loosen the center.
- Pull the inner core straight out to reveal the hollow tube.
- Optionally trim a thin disk from the core end and check the tube for evenness.
Notes
Store hollowed carrots in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 day.
Fill just before serving to keep the walls crisp.
Choose firm, straight carrots for the cleanest re
Fill just before serving to keep the walls crisp.
Choose firm, straight carrots for the cleanest re