julienne

noun

ju·li·enne | \ ˌjü-lē-ˈen

, ˌzhü-\

Definition of julienne

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a preparation or garnish of food that has been cut into thin strips a julienne of leeks

b : food (such as meat or vegetables) that has been cut into thin strips

2 : a consommé containing vegetables cut into thin strips

julienne

verb

julienned; julienning

Definition of julienne (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks wash and julienne the carrots

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

For the vegetable filling, cut each vegetable into thin julienne strips. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Wolfgang Puck: Celebrate Earth Day using garden-fresh ingredients," 20 Apr. 2017 Kimberly Williams was at a back counter, transforming 50 pounds of carrots into delicate julienne sticks. — Cynthia Hubert, sacbee.com, "New Salvation Army program gives former homeless, addicts a chance to get a job," 25 May 2017 De-core Brussels sprouts and julienne so they are sliced very thin. — Kit Waskom Pollard, baltimoresun.com, "Home plates: Camden Yards' 'bring your own' policy appeals to foodies, thrifty fans," 16 May 2017 Order: Frita (comes with onions, ketchup and julienne potatoes), an order of Miami’s best churros and a batido de mamey (mamey shake). — miamiherald, "Eat at these 5 historic South Florida burger spots for National Burger Month," 9 May 2017 Grate beets on large holes of a box grater or cut into fine julienne. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Beet Slaw with Pistachios and Raisins," 28 June 2017 For the pickled red onion, julienne ¼ of a medium red onion and set aside. — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Brian Malarkey's perfect picnic," 27 June 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Add muslin bag, julienned peel and water to pot with juice. — Allegra Ben-amotz, WSJ, "This Ingredient Lights Up a Dish Like No Other," 18 Dec. 2018 Amp up your dish presentation and ensure more controlled cooking by julienning vegetables and herbs. — Country Living, "How To Julienne Vegetables Video," 21 Sep. 2010 Toss in shredded red cabbage, julienned red peppers and lots of fresh herbs. — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Keep your cool: No-heat cooking keeps you comfortable and the food fresh," 5 July 2018 Top with sriracha aioli, seasoned tuna, roasted sesame seeds, radish sprouts, micro red shiso and julienned radish. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The magic of Liholiho Yacht Club," 22 June 2018 Meals are funneled towards the squid’s razor-sharp beak, which can julienne food into bite-size pieces that are subsequently pulverized and rammed down its throat by a toothy tongue-like organ. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, "Operation Calamari: How the Smithsonian Got Its Giant Squids," 21 June 2018 Remove two strips of peel from orange with a vegetable peeler; julienne the peel and reserve. — Frank P. Melodia, Redbook, "Easy Weeknight Meal: Sticky Asian Short Ribs with Sesame Snow Peas," 7 Mar. 2012 If using fresh, stir in as directed below) 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed ¼ head red cabbage, sliced into thin strips 2 carrots, shredded or julienned½ cucumber, cut into sticks Melt coconut oil in a large skillet. — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Thick with noodles, this sweet-spicy dish is pure comfort," 4 Apr. 2018 Toss the mustard greens, julienned endive, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds with a little vinaigrette, scatter over the braised squash mixture, and drizzle with a little more vinaigrette. — Christie Grimm, Town & Country, "T&C Recipe," 26 Oct. 2013

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