How to prepare julienne carrots

In traditional French cuisine, matchsticks cut from vegetables such as carrots are known as julienne. Here's a quick and easy way to make them.

Step 1: Peel the carrots and cut into 8cm lengths. Trim 1 side and turn to lie flat. Repeat 3 more times to trim the remaining sides.
Step 2: Carefully cut 1 trimmed carrot piece lengthways into 2-4mm thick slices. Arrange the carrot slices in a stack.
Step 3: Carefully slice the carrot stack lengthways into matchsticks. Repeat with the remaining carrot pieces.