Julienne
Cutting food into long, thin matchstick strips. Typically 2–3 inches long and about ⅛ inch thick. Classic for bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini in stir-fries. Thin strips cook fast, catch sauce, and present beautifully.
Used for
- bell peppers
- carrots
- zucchini
- cucumber
- stir-fries
In the kitchen
- Start with flat side down.
- Slice into planks first.
- Stack planks and cut lengthwise into thin strips.
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