How to Julien Carrots
European and Asian chef's knives are the most common professional tools to julienne vegetables, but they require knife skills.
Home cooks prefer mandolines and slicers. My favorite tools are Kuhn Rikon julienne mandoline (for shorter vegetable noodles) and Benriner Turner Slicer or Benriner Cook Helper Slicer (for longer vegetable noodles). Both have their cons and pros in terms of safety and efficiency. Cut-resistant gloves are highly recommended when using Kuhn Rikon handheld mandolines to keep fingertips safe.
Other than that, they are compact, easy to use, and easy to clean. Benriner turning slicers are safer, but they work better with large, thick carrots.
