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Mahalo's cooking expert Scott Aaronson shows you how to use your mandoline slicer to make julienne cuts from a carrot.
What You'll Need
- Carrot
- Mandoline
- Cutting Board
Step 1: Prepare the Carrot
Peel the carrot.- Put the carrot in the guard so that it is parallel to the body of the mandoline. If you don't have a guard, be sure to use a mitt or glove to protect your hand from the blade.
Step 2: Prepare the Mandoline
Place the julienne blade on your mandoline.- Dial down the blade thickness to be between 1/4 in to 1/2 inch.
- Set up the mandoline so it's standing at the correct angle.
Step 3: Cut the Carrot
Put the guard and carrot at the top of the mandoline. - Push the guard down the blade with steady force.
- Use the carrot julienne slices as a garnish in a meal.
Use Your Julienne Carrots in a Salad or Stir-fry!
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Meet Our Experts
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Scott Aaronson
By the age of 18, Scott was running a small kitchen in an Italian restaurant, which inspired him to spend the next several years learning global techniques and preparations as a server and cook. Then in 2002, he started his own private chef business, working with celebrities like Will Smith, Mary J Blige, Katey Sagal and Jimmy Kimmel. He has also been seen as a guest chef on four Los Angeles-based cooking shows. His most recent challenge was designing and instructing a weekly culinary program for 300 school-age children.
What's a Julienne?
- A julienne cut is a long, thin slice of a vegetable.
- You can julienne carrots, zucchini, celery or other vegetables.
- This cut is great for stir-fries, salads or as a garnish for dishes.
