How to Cut Carrots

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How to cut carrots 4 different ways - matchstick, rounds, diced & julienned. Knowing how to cut carrots helps them cook evenly and stay fresh longer!

Prep Time8

Total Time8

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Using a sharp knife, starting from the bottom of the carrot, begin slicing ⅛ inch slices. Continue until you have reached the top

Remove the top (stem side) of the carrot. Cut the carrot in half across its width, each half should be 2 ½ to 3 inches long.
Square off the sides of the carrot so you have a rectangle. Continue to cut per desired shape
For sticks cut ¼ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ¼ inch slabs and cut them into ¼ inch strips
For julienne, cut ⅛ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ⅛ inch slabs and cut them into ⅛ inch strips
For dice, cut ¼ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ¼ inch slabs and cut them into ¼ inch strips. Cross cut the strips by ¼ inch to get a cubed dice

My Top Tip: Divide to conquer. When dealing with really big carrots, first cut them into two or three segments before proceeding with making sticks and dice.
Storage: Store cut carrots tightly sealed in the refrigerator. Use an airtight container, or refrigerator storage bag, or wrap them tightly in foil. Cut carrots last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. You read that correctly. They are among the produce world's heartiest vegetables.
Freezing: You can freeze cut carrots, but it is a bit of work, and after thawing, they are best used in cooked dishes, not for salads, because they lose their crunch. To freeze, blanch for two minutes, freeze the pieces on sheet pans, and then tightly seal the frozen pieces into freezer-safe containers. They will last one year.

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