Almost all cuts start by peeling the carrot, trimming off the top, and then cutting it into three or four pieces. You can skip the peeling step if the skin is very thin and looks tasty. From there, it's a matter of cutting each chunk of carrot down into smaller and smaller shapes.

How do you cut carrots into slices?

Use a regular vegetable peeler to slice off the carrot skins. Next, lay the carrots on a cutting board, long side down. Trim off the tops, and use a sharp chef's knife to cut the carrots crosswise into 2 or 3 chunks. Each one should be 2-3 inches long.

Do I need to peel carrots?

When it comes down to it, you don't ever really have to peel carrots. As long as you wash and scrub them well to remove dirt and any debris, unpeeled carrots are perfectly safe (and delicious) to eat. ... Some people don't like the taste of carrot skin and say it has an unpleasant, bitter taste.