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How to prep your veg… Cordon Bleu style!

Preparing carrots ‘julienne’ style gives a much more refined finish to the veg, and it can be quick and easy to achieve with these simple steps:

How to prep your veg… Cordon Bleu style!

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Peel the carrots and cut off the sides to make a square out of each.

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Lengthwise, cut very thin slices before stacking them

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With the slices stacked, cut lengthwise in the same thickness as the slices.

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This method of preparation works particularly well when using carrots as crudités for dips.

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Did you know that garlic is actually seasonal and has to be preserved? During the preservation process a small green germ can form, which makes it taste bitter. The first step in preparing garlic is to remove the germ.

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After removing the germ, begin by crushing the cloves with the back of a knife – using a little rock salt can help this process by keeping the clove steady.

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Once crushed, begin chopping by rocking the knife back and forth – continue doing this until the garlic is nicely minced.

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In French this process of very fine chopping is known as ‘hacher’.

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