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How to Julienne Vegetables: Easy Methods For Beginners Download Article Learn how to julienne carrots, zucchini, and more Co-authored by Janice Tieperman Reviewed by Marrow Private Chefs

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This article was reviewed by Marrow Private Chefs and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Marrow Private Chefs are based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It is a chefs’ collective comprised of an ever-growing number of chefs and culinary professionals. Though regionally influenced primarily by coastal, traditional southern, cajun, and creole styles and flavors, the chefs at Marrow have a solid background in all types of cuisine with over 75 years of combined cooking experience. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 142,128 times.

Julienning is a special French knife-cutting technique that involves slicing vegetables into thin, uniform matchsticks. There are two different ways to julienne vegetables—the traditional way, where veggies are cut vertically, and an alternate way, where cylindrical veggies are sliced at an angle. We’ll walk you through both methods, so you can start utilizing these techniques in your own cooking.

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• Set the vegetable down and slice it into 2 in (5 cm) chunks.
• Cut thin slices off the rounded edges of the vegetable to square it off.
• Slice each chunk into ⅛ in (3 mm) thick slabs. Then, stack the slabs horizontally and slice them into thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) matchsticks.

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Classic Julienne

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1. 1 Cut your vegetable into 2 in (5 cm) chunks. To start, wash the vegetables you’d like to julienne and slice off the ends. Then, cut the vegetables into smaller chunks with a chef's knife—this helps give julienned vegetables their short, matchstick shape.[1]
   • Peel your veggies ahead of time if they’re root veggies (like carrots or beets).
2. 2 Slice off the rounded sides of the vegetable to square it off. Place the veggie segments upright on your cutting surface. If your vegetable has rounded edges (like a carrot or zucchini), cut thin slices off the edges to give it a more rectangular shape. This helps the julienne matchsticks to look more uniform and straight.[2]
   • Alternative: Cut off just one rounded edge of the vegetable so it can be horizontally placed on the cutting board without rolling around.[3]
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3. 3 Cut the veggie down its length into thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) thick slabs. Set the vegetable segments horizontally on your cutting board. Then, cut down the veggie lengthwise, creating thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) pieces that resemble planks.[4]
4. 4 Stack the planks and slice them into ⅛ in (3 mm) thin matchsticks. Horizontally stack the vegetable planks on top of one another. Then, start cutting through this stack in thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) thick matchstick slices. You’ve now successfully julienned your vegetable![5]
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1. 1 Slice into the vegetable at a steep angle. Take a chef knife and cut into the vegetable at a 45-degree angle or higher—the steeper the angle, the longer your julienned sticks will be.[6]
   • Be sure to wash the vegetable ahead of time and slice off the ends. If you’re working with a root vegetable like a beet or carrot, take a moment to peel it.
   • Home chefs find that this julienning method works best with veggies that are on the cylindrical side rather than rounded veggies.
2. 2 Cut thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) thick slabs on angle. Continue slicing the vegetable at this same angle, creating thin, uniform slices as you go. These slices will appear longer and ovular than a typical round vegetable slice.[7]
3. 3 Slice the vegetable slabs into thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) matchsticks. Place the sliced veggies down so they’re flat on your cutting surface. Then, vertically slice down each veggie slab, creating thin, ⅛ in (3 mm) matchsticks.[8]
   • This method is great if you’re hoping to save some time since it doesn’t require you to square off your veggies ahead of time.
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• Question Do I need to peel carrots before julienning them? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This will depend on what the recipe requires but it is usual to peel the carrots first, then julienne them. Use a vegetable knife or peeler to peel the carrots. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 1
• Question Are using mandolines helpful when you are julienning? Community Answer Mandolines are a great help! They reduce the work and ensure precise and uniform cuts. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 5

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• Want to save even more time? Use a mandoline to get thin, even slices. Then, stack and cut these slices for a quick and easy julienne technique! Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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1. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/julienne-glossary
2. ↑ https://www.eatright.org/food/food-preparation/cooking-tips/julienne-vegetables
3. ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-cut-carrots-7963002
4. ↑ https://www.eatright.org/food/food-preparation/cooking-tips/julienne-vegetables
5. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/julienne-glossary
6. ↑ https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/6754-how-to-julienne-carrots-like-a-pro
7. ↑ https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/6754-how-to-julienne-carrots-like-a-pro
8. ↑ https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/6754-how-to-julienne-carrots-like-a-pro

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Reviewed by: Marrow Private Chefs Culinary Experts This article was reviewed by Marrow Private Chefs and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Marrow Private Chefs are based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It is a chefs’ collective comprised of an ever-growing number of chefs and culinary professionals. Though regionally influenced primarily by coastal, traditional southern, cajun, and creole styles and flavors, the chefs at Marrow have a solid background in all types of cuisine with over 75 years of combined cooking experience. This article has been viewed 142,128 times. 1 votes - 0% Co-authors: 14 Updated: November 29, 2024 Views: 142,128 Categories: Featured Articles | Basic Cooking Skills Article SummaryX

To julienne a vegetable, start by cutting off any rounded ends with a knife to make the vegetable rectangular. Then, cut the vegetable into bite-size segments. Next, take each segment and slice it into thin strips lengthwise. Finally, re-stack the strips and cut them again to make long, thin sticks. If you want to learn how to use a mandoline to slice your vegetables, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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