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Julienne Like a Pro: Matchstick Cuts Made Easy
Turn carrots, peppers, and zucchini into perfect matchstick strips for stir-fries, salads, and garnishes.
What Is Julienne
Julienne means cutting food into thin, uniform strips roughly 3 mm × 3 mm × 5–7 cm. It is the foundation for dishes like pad thai, coleslaw, and spring rolls.
How To Do It
- 1Trim the vegetable into a rectangular block (squaring off).
- 2Cut the block into thin planks about 3 mm thick.
- 3Stack 2–3 planks and cut lengthwise into 3 mm strips.
- 4Work slowly at first — speed comes with practice.
Best Vegetables for Julienne
- 1Carrots — classic, firm, holds shape well.
- 2Bell peppers — natural flat sides make them easy.
- 3Zucchini — soft, so use a very sharp knife.
- 4Daikon radish — great for Asian dishes.
