julienned
Sliced into strips
Julienned describes food cut into thin, matchstick-like strips.
The technique applies especially to vegetables: julienned carrots, julienned peppers.
The verb julienne means to cut this way: Julienne the zucchini before adding it to the stir-fry.
The noun refers to both the cut itself and food prepared this way.
Friction-lit fire starters
Cutting proficiency with blades
- mandolineAdjustable vegetable cutting tool
- slicingCutting into portions
- choppingCutting into pieces
- mise en placePre-cooking ingredient arrangement
prep · cutting board · chef's knife · paring knife · blade work · hand position · food processor · peeler
Edible orange taproots
- bell peppersMild hollow vegetables
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
- cucumberCrisp edible gourd
daikon · jicama · leeks · cabbage · ginger · snow peas · kohlrabi · beets
Decorative food topping
- platingSurface metal application
- textureSurface tactile quality
- visual appealHow pleasing something looks
- color contrastDifference between adjacent hues
height · layering · elegance · finishing touch · topping · nest · arrangement
matchsticks
Friction-lit fire starters
knife skills
Cutting proficiency with blades
mise en place · prep · cutting board · chef's knife · paring knife · blade work · hand position · food processor · peeler
carrots
Edible orange taproots
- bell peppersMild hollow vegetables
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
cucumber · daikon · jicama · leeks · cabbage · ginger · snow peas · kohlrabi · beets · turnips
garnish
Decorative food topping
- platingSurface metal application
- textureSurface tactile quality
- visual appealHow pleasing something looks
color contrast · height · layering · elegance · finishing touch · topping · nest · arrangement
stir-fry
Quick-cook in hot oil
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- spring rollsWrapped fried appetizers
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
coleslaw · crudites · ratatouille · bibimbap · banh mi · kimchi · slaw