A julienne peeler can turn firm vegetables into narrow strips for salads, bowls and garnishes without adding another bulky tool to the drawer.
Start with a stable setup
Wash and dry the vegetable, clear the work surface and place a cutting board where it cannot slide. Firm carrots, cucumbers and similar produce are easier to guide than soft or uneven pieces.
Choose the blade for the result
Use the smooth edge when you want to remove the outer layer. Turn to the julienne edge when you want narrow strips. Keep the unused edge and your fingers away from the cutting path.
Use controlled strokes
Hold the vegetable securely and work away from your hand with steady pressure. Rotate the produce as needed instead of forcing the blade through a difficult angle.
Clean before residue dries
Rinse the blade carefully after use, remove trapped vegetable fibers without touching the cutting edge and dry the tool before storage.