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You can quickly peel horseradish using different tools. A knife with a very sharp and durable blade will do, as well as a toothbrush, steel wool, and even a regular fine grater. You can also use a sink that supplies a stream of water under normal pressure. At the same time, experienced housewives first recommend soaking the horseradish roots in water. The longer you do this, the easier it will be to clean.
Do I need to peel horseradish?
For preparing dishes and preparations, mainly large horseradish root vegetables aged 2-3 years are used. Ideally, their length is 30-50 cm, and their diameter is from 3 to 6 cm (it is better to dig in September). Such rhizomes have a rather rough peel, which tastes too hard and unpleasant.
Therefore, in most cases it is necessary to peel horseradish. Although the young roots are covered with very soft skin. There is no need to clean it - on the contrary, it is better to leave it, since it contains many nutrients and beneficial substances.
Do I need to soak horseradish before cleaning?
There are two opposing points of view regarding whether to soak horseradish. On the one hand, the rhizomes can be placed in cool water for 1-2 hours. Then a significant part of the dirt will come off on its own, and it will be easier to clean the roots. This really helps, especially if the pollution is strong. In addition, soaking helps soften the skin, the tissue of which absorbs moisture. If you have time, it is better to leave it in water overnight.
On the other hand, horseradish is easy to peel without soaking. If this is not possible, it is not necessary to place it in water. You can rinse under running water and start cleaning immediately.
It is worth keeping in mind that root vegetables release a large amount of caustic substances into the air. In this regard, horseradish dug up in September is especially dangerous. It should be cleaned especially carefully. It is recommended to wear a mask and goggles. If you grind in a meat grinder, a tight bag is first pulled over it.
How to quickly peel horseradish root
There are different ways to properly peel horseradish root. The work requires thoroughness and accuracy, but in general it is completed quite quickly. To simplify it as much as possible, you should do this:
- Before cleaning, rinse the rhizomes thoroughly under running water.
- If you have time, soak for 5-10 hours in cold water. You can even leave it for a few days - it will only get better.
- To make cleaning easier, after soaking the horseradish rhizomes, place them in the freezer for 1.5-2 hours. The peel will freeze, and then it will be very convenient to remove it.This also prevents the excessive release of caustic substances into the air.
It is recommended to first keep the rhizomes in water for several hours or days.
Cleaning with a knife
Even if you don’t have special tools and equipment at home, you can peel root vegetables using a regular knife with a sharp and comfortable (quite large, stiff) blade. First, it is worth sharpening it again, since the surface of the root crop is uneven, and the blade must be almost perfect.
To properly clean the rhizomes, they are washed, if there is time, they are prepared according to the described scheme and then they begin to work. Dry it on a towel, rest the root on the table or hold it in your hands and cut it with a sharp knife blade.
Peeler
You can also peel horseradish for horseradish and other dishes using a regular vegetable peeler, which is also called a housekeeper. Root vegetables are held in one hand, and the other is passed along the surface with slight pressure. You need to act carefully and slowly so that the tool does not jump off the root. This method allows you to carefully clean the skin, including thin skin (from young roots).
Toothbrush
You can also clean the roots with a toothbrush, provided that it is hard (soft and even semi-hard ones work noticeably worse). First, the root vegetables are prepared, then placed in the sink, open the tap (small stream) and begin cleaning. To do this, brush along the rhizome, pressing and making sure that the skin is effectively removed.
Metal grater or sponge
If you need to clean horseradish quickly and easily, you can use a metal sponge (for dishes) or a fine grater. You need to work carefully so as not to cut your fingers.They act in exactly the same way as in the case of a toothbrush - open the tap and start cleaning.
High pressure washer
Another way to really quickly clean horseradish for horseradish and other dishes is by using a sink that uses high pressure water. For this you can use, for example, a Karcher device. Washing removes dirt well and allows you to remove the skin. This method is effective if you need to process large volumes of horseradish. Another plus is that thanks to washing, it is possible to avoid the release of large quantities of caustic substances into the air that irritate the eyes.
You can clean the rhizomes using a high pressure washer.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Prepare root vegetables.
- Place them in a net (bag).
- Turn on the pressure and direct the stream to the roots for several minutes.
- Pause the process and see how well the cleaning was done.
- If necessary, turn on the jet for a few more minutes and repeat the procedure.
The cleaning process is clearly shown in the video.
How to peel horseradish without tears
To clean your roots safely, you can use these tips:
- put on goggles (better for swimming, they are sealed);
- be sure to use a mask to prevent inhalation of caustic fumes through the nose and mouth;
- use a thick bag.
Reception with the package is universal. It is used both for cleaning and grinding horseradish. You can put it on top of the grater and then scrape the roots. Or put it on a meat grinder and start chopping.
How to wash your hands after peeling roots
You need to clean horseradish carefully, and immediately after finishing work it is important to thoroughly wash your hands. They do this in order to eliminate caustic substances and too strong an odor.
You need to do this:
- Rinse off the residue under running water (they will fall on the mesh, from which you need to immediately shake off the solid fragments into a bucket or into a tight bag if there are a lot of them.
- Wash your hands with soap.
- Peel the lemon in advance, take the peel and rub it on your fingers, hold for 2-3 minutes.
- Cleaning your hands is quite simple - after using lemon, simply wash them with warm water and soap.
Instead of lemon, you can soak your brushes in a hot solution of warm soap, steaming for 10-15 minutes. They are then washed under water and lubricated with a nourishing cream to prevent dryness or irritation of the skin.
You can wipe your hands with a slice of lemon
Conclusion
You can quickly peel horseradish using conventional methods, without special equipment. In this case, you should work carefully, since the surface is wrinkled and the tool may periodically slip. In addition, the roots produce too many caustic substances. During work, it is recommended to use protective equipment - a respirator, a mask and a tight bag. After cleaning, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly, avoiding contact with eyes and other mucous surfaces for a while.
