Do you "Julienne?"
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
February 9, 2018 1:35pm CST
I guess everyone who cooks anything does at times. I am sure @LadyDuck is a regular whiz at it.
The word always strikes me as funny though; it sounds like an elegant French dance. The reason I thought of it is that I search various gourmet-type cooking sites, looking for new ways to prepare things like chicken.
A great recipe I ran across called for garlic and fresh ginger. The thing is though that you are told to "julienne" garlic cloves and fresh ginger.
Given the size of those two delicious ingredients, I would fear for my fingers!
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
9 Feb 18
Do not worry James, there is no danger for your fingers, once you have the habit it's easy to julienne garlic and ginger, it's a bit harder with carrots, they are harder to cut. The origin of the term is unknown, Julienne is a feminine name in French.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic 
I remember when I was a young bride, I was scared to use knives. I never cut my fingers, my only problem is the oven. Time by time I burn my fingers, but I have to blame myself, I should wear the oven gloves.
I remember when I was a young bride, I was scared to use knives. I never cut my fingers, my only problem is the oven. Time by time I burn my fingers, but I have to blame myself, I should wear the oven gloves.@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Feb 18
I knew the French name and wondered about the origin too. It getting the habit that concerns me.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Feb 18
The author of the recipe is a big-time chef with some great Middle-Eastern cookbooks.
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. I just mince garlic no matter what - and grate ginger (or use thin slices).@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
Thin slices sound like julienne, no?
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic Isn't julienne like very skinny fries (thin sticks)? With ginger, my thin slices are just thin coins.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
@much2say Oh yes, that is the difference.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Feb 18
Yes, we julienne often. It is a ton of work, but so worth it to us.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Feb 18
I know that you cook a lot and and have mastered the julienne method. Do you use a sharp knife or a special tool?
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Feb 18
Can't advise on the garlic. I do the best I can. Here is a link to what to do with ginger. I use fresh ginger a lot too.
Preparing Fresh Ginger To prepare fresh ginger, use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin and reveal the yellowish flesh. To slice ging...
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@celticeagle (166941)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Feb 18
Takes some practice. I am nervous each time I try my hand at it.
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@celticeagle (166941)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic ......Hope it goes well.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
9 Feb 18
I wouldn't think it would be easy to julienne either garlic or ginger but I know the term julienne for veggies etc
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
10 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic I watch a lot of cooking shows so I'm getting a little more familiar with names and techniques. Still doesn't make me a better cook 
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
If I have ever done it, I did not know it was named.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
@Marilynda1225 I rely on good recipes to help my lack of ability and follow them slavishly.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Feb 18
Here is good definition:
Like match stick size they say.
Julienne definition, (of food, especially vegetables) cut into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces. See more.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
You can be assured I will. I have not cut myself chopping onions or anything for a year or two. It was happening so often for a while that Anne bought me a protective flexible metal glove.
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@JudyEv (339946)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic That's interesting. I wondered if you were tempting fate saying you'd not cut yourself for so long. Do you wear the glove regularly?
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Feb 18
I just cut and chop things in the easiest way possible! It all tastes the same.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Feb 18
I think you are probably right Scott.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Feb 18
It is a little different than chopping but probably tastes the same.
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@Sly_queen (86)
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11 Feb 18
I tried to julienne garlic cloves once. But then I was annoyed by the size. So.. I just minced it ..
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