Old recipes are gold and sometimes keep away from us for no reason. And this best carrot juice recipe is to bring back our life with an active routine. In this post, let us learn how to make carrot juice with and without a juicer.
This carrot juice recipe has a fabulous twist that tastes delicious.
Pick up a bunch of carrots from the stores or your garden. The fresher the carrot, the more tasty the juice. So, always prefer to fetch garden-fresh carrots.
This bright orange homemade carrot juice instantly boosts my energy and refreshes me. My son cries when he sees this vegetable on his plate. He does not eat carrots raw or cooked. In his perspective, only the bunnies munch on carrots. How will I include this nutritious carrot for him?
It wasn't easy until I learned how to make carrot juice deliciously. At present, no more complaints from each other. Is there anyone in the world who does not love carrot juice?
While you read a lot about the goodness of carrots and are experiencing them like me, who cannot include them in food? This tasty carrot juice recipe is definitely for you.
The juice is fabulous and rejuvenates the tastebuds.
If you are an expert in cooking, you might wonder why someone wants a recipe for juicing. Yeah, I could hear from you. This post not only discusses how to make carrot juice at home but also discusses the complementing ingredients, the ways of squeezing, and their pros and cons.
Inspiringly, today's world discusses a balanced lifestyle and clean eating. This simple carrot juice recipe is a small stepping stone to move further actively. I have not added sugar to the carrot but compensated with lemon juice and Himalayan pink salt. Ginger is a mindful spin on this classic homemade juice.
Leading an active life does not necessarily depend on modern kitchen gadgets. It is possible with simple equipment already in our homes.
How to make Carrot juice
With Juicer
Remove the skin and chop off the top. Insert the carrots one after the other into the allotted slot. If your machine's slot is smaller, chop the carrots into smaller sizes to fit.
Keep a container on the other side to collect the juice. Press the carrots with the holder.
Then add an apple and collect the juice.
Add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and mint leaves. The apple gives flavors, and mint leaves add a refreshing taste to this easy carrot juice recipe.
With Blender
Peel the carrot's skin and chop off the top. Cut it into small pieces. Add the carrot to the blender, along with orange or pineapple juice. A cup of orange or pineapple juice would be perfect for a cup of carrots. Pulse until it becomes a smooth pulp. Strain and combine with lemon juice and mint leaves. Serve.
With Grater
Remove the carrot skin and grate it finely. Grate apples in the same way. Squeeze and extract the juice. Add lemon juice, salt, and mint leaves. Combine with orange juice or cold water if desired.
Peel and chop off the head. Use the smaller shredding side, and shred as finely as possible. You may squeeze the juice with a muslin cloth or nut bag.
The pros and cons
When using the juicer
Using juice is a modern and easy method for juicing carrots.
Advantage. We can get the juice instantaneously and effortlessly. You only need to peel the skin and dump one after the other into the juice slot. The liquid is thick and condensed, the taste is incredible, and one will fall in love immediately.
Disadvantage. The juicer is a costly investment for many of us. On the other hand, I feel the juicer is not extracting 100% juice from the carrots. The leftovers are still pulpy and juicy. Or maybe the juicer I have is working this way. Leave a comment if you are happy with your juicer.
When using a blender/hand blender
Advantage. This method is affordable, as we might already have in the kitchen. Extracting the juice with the blender is effortless, just like the juice. You have the option of squeezing the liquid as much as possible. With minimal wastage, you are satisfied that seeing anything good will trash in this best carrot juice recipe.
Disadvantage. You need a heavy-duty blender, as the carrots are firm vegetables. Some low-capacity blenders may struggle to crush the carrots. You need to strain the juice as an additional task. You must also combine it with water or orange juice to blend effectively. Besides, if you pulse the blender for longer, the machine may get heated, potentially killing some nutrients while carrots are being juiced. Add ice water, ice cubes, or cold orange juice to sort this out and cool this machine while it works.
When using grater
Advantage. The most effective method, to my knowledge, is budget-friendly. In this classic method, all you need is just a grater. Nothing will get heated up to spoil the refreshing taste; we can extract the juice as much as possible.
Disadvantage. This requires time-consuming, laborious work, which is impossible when you want to juice for the entire family.
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The straining equipment
The next question that pops up after how to make carrot juice is how to strain the liquid. If you use the juicer, the machine automatically does the straining job. All you have to do is discard the residue. But if you use the blender or the grater, you require a filter to extract the juice. For this, you have multiple options.
Normal steel strainer
The regular food strainer is my all-time favorite. This is the most reliable and effective, in my opinion. I place a large bowl and rest the filter on the top. I pour the pulp mixture and allow it to sit for a while. The juice will be collected in the bowl, and I use a wooden spoon to press gently to extract the juice to the best.
Nut milk bag
This is another not-so-popular carrot juice recipe. You may also use a nut milk bag. It works the same way as the filter. You allow the juice to collect in the bowl, and we should use our hands to extract the excess content.
Cheesecloth
I do not like this way of extracting the juice; I feel it is messy and spoils my mood for drinking the juice. However, this is how I think, and everyone's views may differ.
How does this taste like?
This carrot juice recipe is packed with multiple flavors and tastes. It is made to preserve the natural sugar present in the carrots. It is slightly sweet and salty with a hint of lemon and mint flavor. This taste is so addictive that you cannot stop yourself with the first glass of serving.
Serve in a tall glass in the morning or as a midday snack. You'll be satisfied to start the day with fresh ingredients.
How long does this stay good?
Fresh carrot juice is always the best and most hearty. I would recommend consuming it as soon as it is made. But theoretically, when frozen, you may store it in the refrigerator for 6 hours or a month.
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How to make carrot juice
Ingredients
- 5 cups carrot roughly chopped
- 1 apple
- ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- In a blender jar, add roughly chopped carrots, apple, salt, and lemon juice.
- Blend until it becomes a smooth pulp.
- In a large bowl, set a strainer on the top.
- Pour the carrot mixture, allow to sit for 10 minutes for the carrot juice to drip.
- Use a ladle and gently press to extract the excess juice thoroughly.
- Transfer to tall glasses, fill with ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves.
Suja Manoj
Healthy way to start your day, love carrot juice, refreshing.
Ruxana
Refreshing and a healthy juice!
Sujatha Muralidhar
Thank you Ruxana.