How to Julienne Cut Radishes

The term "julienne cut" originates from French cuisine. It is also a popular cutting technique in Japanese and Korean cooking; the radishes are used to create striking visual presentations. The technique takes its name from its inventor, chef Jean Julien. Julienned radishes cook evenly, which make them well-suited for frying.

Things You'll Need

  • Chef’s knife or cleaver
  • Cutting board

Instructions

  1. Cut the radish in half with the knife.

  2. Place the flat surface of the radish face down. Slice the radish lengthwise so that you have half-moon-shaped panels. The slices should be 2 to 3 mm thick.

  3. Cut each slice of radish into matchsticks. Keep the tip of the blade touching the cutting board so that the bottom part of the blade is used for slicing.