To Julienne carrots for salad topping or a simple garnish:
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Begin with a clean, peeled carrot. Slice four sides of the carrot to create a rectangle.
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Cut carrot lengthwise into approximately 1/8 inch slices.
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Stack the 1/8 inch slices and, again, cut lengthwise into approximately 1/8-inch strips.