Mar 272012
How to Cut Veggies Into Matchsticks
I did this with carrots but you can really use this technique on pretty much any veggie you would want to cut into a matchstick.
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Cut the carrot in half.
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| Cut the outer sides to make a square shape. This will make it easier to cut and it won’t roll around. |
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Cut thin strips lengthwise like so and lay them next to each other. You can also stack them but I find they move around a bit too much.
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Cut the matchsticks from the strips you just laid out.
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