Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
julienne
verb
/ˌdʒuː.liˈɛn/
Definition
To cut food into thin strips, typically vegetables.
Examples
- She decided to julienne the carrots for the stir-fry to ensure they cooked evenly.
- Julienne zucchini makes a healthy and attractive addition to any salad.
- To enhance the presentation of the dish, he julienned the bell peppers.
Meaning
The term julienne refers to a specific method of slicing food, usually done to prepare ingredients for cooking or garnishing dishes.
Synonyms
- strip
- slice
- shred
