Grate horseradish - how it works

By grating horseradish, you release the unmistakable aroma of the vegetables. Since the root is very spicy, the horseradish is prepared very finely. Read here what else you should consider when preparing healthy vegetables.

Grating horseradish - the preparatory work

The sharp taste of horseradish results from the high proportion of mustard oil. So that the vegetables lose none of their nutrients and unmistakable aroma, only use as much horseradish as you currently need.

• In addition to the essential oils, the horseradish contains a lot of vitamin C as well as potassium and B vitamins. If you are looking for a vitamin C donor, you should better use horseradish than a lemon, the vegetables contain twice as much of the vitamin.
• Before rubbing the fresh horseradish, peel the root. The bowl of the vegetables is quite woody and uneven, so a very sharp kitchen knife is recommended.
• As already mentioned, you should only cut off as much of the root as you need. Place the remaining part unpeeled in a food storage container or wrap it in plastic wrap.
• The horseradish is kept in the vegetable compartment of the fridge for a good two weeks.

Grating horseradish - you should take this into account when preparing the vegetables

After peeling the horseradish, process the vegetables straight away.

• The hot horseradish is shredded with a vegetable slicer or a raw food grater.
• You also get special graters with which you can finely chop other hard roots, such as ginger, in addition to the horseradish.
• If you are very sensitive, be careful when rubbing the roots. Sensitive eyes react quickly to the hot mustard oil that is released by rubbing.
• In this case, the same tips are helpful, which also successfully prevent crying when cutting onions.
• Important : Put the grated horseradish uncooked into the sauce or over the respective dish. If you cook the horseradish, the sensitive aromas are lost.
• The grated horseradish has the property of quickly taking on an ugly brown color when exposed to air. If you sprinkle it with lemon juice, the spice remains appealingly white.
• If something remains of the grated horseradish, put it in a sealable glass and put the rest in the fridge. The shredded horseradish can be kept for another week. However, you should consume it as soon as possible.

The root vegetables are not only healthy and give your meal a very special note, horseradish is also easy to grow. We have compiled what you need to consider when planting horseradish in a separate article.