How to Julienne Potatoes
Learn how to julienne, which is to cut a vegetable into very thin strips that are all the same size. It is sometimes referred to as "matchstick" style because the vegetables are about the same size and shape as a matchstick. For the best results, make sure you use a sharp chef's knife. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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First Method
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Peel the potatoes.
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Clean the cutting board and knife.
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Slice a thin strip off each edge of the potato to remove rounded edges. You should end up with a rectangle-shaped potato.
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Slice the potato lengthwise into thin strips. Strips can be anywhere from 1/8- to 3/4-inch long, but should all be the same length.
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Place several of the strips into a stack.
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Slice the stacks into strips. Strips should be the same width as the cuts you made in Step 4.
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Peel the potatoes.
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Clean the cutting board and knife.
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Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
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Cut each potato into half-moon slices. Slices can be anywhere from 1/8- to 3/4-inch thick but should all be the same width.
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Place several of the strips into a stack.
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Crosscut the stack into thin strips. Strips should be the same width as the cuts you made in Step 4.
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