julienne
Definition
Noun:
- A vegetable cut into thin strips: Refers to a specific culinary cut where vegetables (or sometimes other foods) are sliced into very thin, matchstick-like pieces, typically used as a garnish or in salads.
- A clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables: A type of soup, often a consommé, that is served with these thin strips of vegetables as a garnish.
Verb:
- To cut into long thin strips: The action of preparing food, especially vegetables, by cutting them into the thin, uniform strips characteristic of the julienne cut.
Usage Examples
Noun (Food Cut):
- The salad was topped with a colorful julienne of carrots and bell peppers.
- For the garnish, prepare a julienne of leek and celery.
Noun (Soup):
- The menu featured a classic julienne with a rich beef broth.
Verb:
- Please julienne the zucchini for the stir-fry.
- The recipe instructs you to julienne the potatoes before frying them.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary technique: The term is precise and indicates a specific size and shape, often 1/8 inch by 1/8 inch by 2 inches. It is a foundational knife skill in professional cooking.
- Mastering how to julienne vegetables is essential for any line cook.
Variants and Related Words
- Julienned (adjective): Describes food that has been cut into julienne strips.
- Add the julienned carrots to the pan.
Synonyms
- Matchstick cut (noun): A descriptive synonym for the shape.
- Cut into thin strips (verb phrase): A more general way to describe the action.
Related Phrases
- Julienne peeler: A specific kitchen tool designed to create julienne strips, often from firm vegetables like carrots or cucumbers.
- A julienne peeler makes the task much faster.
Noun
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a clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables
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a vegetable cut into thin strips (usually used as a garnish)
Verb
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cut into long thin strips
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julienne the potatoes
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