How to Julienne Carrots

1. Stage

Peel the carrots: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots.

2. Stage

Trim the carrots and cut into segments: Using a sharp chef's knife and cutting board, trim each end of the carrots and cut them into segments that are 2 inches long.

3. Stage

Stabilize the carrot segment:  Cut a very thin piece of carrot off one side so that the carrot will rest on the cutting board without rolling.

4. Stage

Cut the carrot segment into planks:  Cut the piece of carrot into planks about an 1/8 inch thick.

5. Stage

Stack the planks:  Stack 3 to 4 planks of carrots that are similar in width. 

6. Stage

Cut into matchsticks: Cut the stack into 1/8 inch thick slices to create matchsticks. 

7. Stage

Repeat with remaining carrot pieces: Repeat the process with any remaining pieces of carrot. Gather your julienned carrots to use in recipes.