How To Julienne Summer Squash

How to do what to a summer squash? Julienne! To julienne (joo-lee-ehn) something is merely to cut it into very thin matchstick strips. Also referred to as "shoe string" (like shoe string fries), this cut can be done to just about any type of fruit or vegetable. Although it is sometimes used for main dishes, julienne is used most often as a garnish.

1. Begin by washing the squash.

2. Cut the ends off.

3. Cutting straight down, slice the skin off, making the squash into a rectangle.

4. Cut the whole squash into 1/16 - 1/8 inch slices.

5. Stack the slices on top of each other. Turn so slices edges face out.

6. Slice the stack into 1/16 - 1/8 inch slices.

7. Separate any pieces that stick together.

Mahlzeit!

-Coriaunty