Most people use their vegetable peeler to peel carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, and other veggies, but there’s more to this simple kitchen tool than meets the eye. If you still haven’t discovered how versatile it can be, it’s time to start doing these five things with your peeler.
Slicing Cheese
You don’t need a cheese knife to cut your cheese. A vegetable peeler can be used to cut super thin slices of cheese that you can use as a garnish in many pasta dishes.
Chocolate Curls
Thin chocolate curls can serve as a great decoration for your cakes, brownies, and other desserts. If you’re not sure how to make them, just run your peeler down the surface of the chocolate, and you’re good to go!
Citrus Skin
Did you ever want to add a mild citrus flavor to your drinks, but didn’t know how? Do it by peeling off a long strand of citrus fruit and adding it to your cocktails.
Melting Butter
Waiting for butter to melt can be an excruciating chore. If you simply don’t have time for that, use the peeler to shave off thin slices of frozen butter, and it will melt in no time.
Shredding Cabbage
Most people use their grater to shred cabbage, but did you know that’s not the only option? If you don’t have a grater at hand or don’t like the way your cabbage looks, a peeler is a great replacement.
