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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