Shave
Cutting wide, thin curls of a firm ingredient with a vegetable peeler or knife. Looks dramatic on plates and melts on contact with warm food.
Used for
- parmesan
- chocolate
- fennel
- asparagus
In the kitchen
- use a Y-peeler in long strokes
- chill firm cheese for cleaner curls
- shave directly over the dish
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