julienne Definition
ju·li·enne (jo̵̅o̅′lē en′; Fr z̸hü lyen′)
noun
a clear soup containing vegetables cut into strips or bits
Etymology: Fr, prob. < Julienne, Juliana; reason for name unknown
adjective
Cooking cut into thin strips: said of vegetables, cheese, cold meats, etc.
julienne Usage Examples
Preposition: of
vegetable: Place the julienne of vegetables on a serving plate.
Adjective modifier
lemon: The lemon julienne: Put the zest in a small saucepan with a little water and bring to the boil.
Modifies a noun
- strip: Make small stacks of the slices and cut the stacks into thin julienne strips.
- carrot: Spicy beef shanks with julienne carrots, provencal lamb with Mediterranean vegetables or hard cheeses are most suitable pairings.
Noun used with modifier
vegetable: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok and stir-fry the vegetable julienne and shallot for 1-2 minutes.
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