Micro-shaving for Aroma

Maximize the surface area of ingredients to release volatile aromas instantly.

Micro-shaving for Aroma
Difficulty: 3
Heat: none

Key Points

Shave directly over the final dish to catch every drop of aroma.

Common Failures

Pre-shaving ingredients destroys the delicate smell completely.

Do this

Shave the ingredient right before you eat it. Let the shavings fall directly onto the food.

Why it works

Aroma compounds vanish into the air very quickly. Fresh thin shavings hold nothing back.

When to skip it

Do not pre-shave ingredients for meal prep. They will lose all smell within an hour.