Step 1

Remove the tough outer leaves from the head.

Step 2

Place the head on a cutting board and cut in half with a knife.

Step 3

Put each half flat side down on the cutting board and cut in half again, making 4 wedges.

Step 4

Cut the center core stem from each wedge at an angle and remove.

Step 5

Process in your food processor, slice by hand using a knife or mandolin or grate with a box grater (see post for details of each method).