The phrase
"thin matchsticks" refers to matchsticks that are very slim or skinny in shape.
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Cut the apple into
thin matchstick pieces, chop the endive into bite - sized pieces, and roughly chop the parsley and fennel fronds.
4 medium carrots, peeled, finely shredded on a mandoline or cut into
very thin matchsticks with a knife (about 3 cups)
Cut the spring onion into 2 cm lengths, crush the garlic clove, finely slice the carrots into
thin matchstick style strips, cut the sweet corn in three, chop the pak choi, and deseed the chilli and finely chop.
Finely chop the cilantro; peel the jicama and grate or cut it
in thin matchsticks; cut the avocado into small chunks.
Definitely cut the celery into
very thin matchsticks - I recommend using a slicer on the smallest setting.
The thick lentil stew is served piping hot with fresh ginger cut
into thin matchsticks, daikon pieces, fresh mint (sometimes with dill also), chopped chiles, lime wedges and a garnish of crispy fried onions.
Grate or cut the carrot into
thin matchsticks and add them to the bowl.
You want the shreds to be like long,
thin matchsticks.
While the hijiki is soaking, cut the carrot into
thin matchsticks.
Ingredients ~ 12 oz Chinese Noodles * 2 tbsp canola oil 1/3 cup cucumbers, cut into
thin matchsticks 1/4 cup green onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, very finely diced 2 Tbsp very finely chopped peanuts 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dark rice vinegar (white rice vinegar also works) 2 - 3 tsp chili oil ** 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp white sugar
3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup corn starch 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 3/4 cup dashi (see notes) 1/4 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 eggs 2 — 4 tbs nagaimo (Japanese Yam), grated (see notes) 1 pack bacon 4 cups thinly shredded white cabbage 2 green onions, finely sliced 2 small carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
Peel and grate beet and jicama, or cut into
thin matchsticks.
Chop carrots, peppers, and apples into cubes or
thin matchsticks.
CUT half of the parsnips and carrots into
thin matchsticks and set aside for garnish.
Ingredients 1 pound pasta 1/2 large red onion, sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into
thin matchsticks 1 pint tiny tomatoes, halved 1 medium zucchini, cut into thin matchsticks 1 pound eggplant, skin on, cut into cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper
Recipe adapted from Thug Kitchen: Party Grub Ingredients 1 pound pasta 1/2 large red onion, sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into
thin matchsticks 1 pint tiny tomatoes, halved 1 medium zucchini, cut into thin -LSB-...]
* NOTE: To cut the vegetables into julienne (
thin matchstick - shaped pieces), first cut into ¹?