mint Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I bought a utensil in Le Clerc yesterday (for 4 euros) that claims to do julienne strips.It didn't do what it was supposed to.So, if anyone knows what this implement is called and, better still, where to get hold of one, can you please tell me?Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Une mandoline? http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandoline_(ustensile) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Une théiére de chocolat, they sell them in LeClerc for about 4 euros [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Do Leclerc sell Pare-feu en chocolat too? or is that Carrefour?[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 S17 I rarely do these, too faffy and I do them by hand when I do, OR I get my son to do them.A mandolin as suggested is probably your best bet, but I think that they are expensive. Also those potatoe peelers that in the UK are called 'french potato peelers' sometimes have jagged sort of edges that are supposed to julienne veg, but I have little faith in them doing that properly so have never tried. There again they may do them very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Id, I just think strips of runner beans (yes, I know I will probably have to grow them myself) and courgettes are nice, non?And I swear they taste different...like different types and shapes of pasta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yes, they do taste lovely and they cook so quickly don't they. I am lazy, I make most of the things we eat and I confess I am a very very lazy cook. Friends say I'm not, but I know how I cut corners and cheat and cheat and cheat. So when son is there and as he is professionally trained, he does them for me. When I am making a chinese meal, and I do have to do them, but I don't hesitate to get some help from my husband too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I find a Mouli Julienne is useful for doing thin strips of celeriac, carrots etc and it is definitely safer to use than a mandoline (sp?)I have a hand held gadget for the runner beans but also slice those by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Years ago, we bought a thingymyjig for julienning carrots etc. A 10mm sq orifice, with 4 / 5 blades across in each direction - thus a 2mm julienne.Great device, but the blades are breaking up, which is unhelpful in veg. [blink]Been trying to get a replacement for years, to no avail, none of which is in the least helpful to your original question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 [quote user="Chancer"]Une théiére de chocolat, [:P][/quote]I resemble that remark [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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