julienne

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noun ju·li·enne \ ˌjü-lē-ˈen , ˌzhü- \

Definition of julienne

1 a :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

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julienne

or julienned adjective

- garnished with julienne carrots
- a salad of julienned vegetables

Recent Examples of julienne from the Web

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
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
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
Bake green cabbage and onions together in the oven, then julienne for the slaw.

— esquire editors, Esquire, "How to Make the Best Short Rib Pastrami Sandwich," 3 Apr. 2017
The six kids are an odd, angry crew, making a fine julienne of Beverly’s tender nerves.

— jennifer senior, New York Times, "In Ann Patchett’s ‘Commonwealth,’ Knotting and Unknotting the Ties That Bind," 7 Sep. 2016

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Origin and Etymology of julienne

French, short for potage à la julienne, probably from Julienne woman's name

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First Known Use: 1841

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verb

Definition of julienne

julienned; julienning

transitive verb

:to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks

wash and julienne the carrots

Recent Examples of julienne from the Web

The actual, day-to-day Republican agenda was largely absent from the race, as Gianforte worked on the margins and super PACs julienned the Democratic nominee over his personal finances.

— james hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: The GOP's invisible agenda," 31 May 2017

First Known Use of julienne

circa 1930

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