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how to cut carrots for stir fry
Hey Steve, hope you're well. I was wondering if you could help me understand how to cut carrots for stir fry.
Sure, I'd be glad to help. The best way to cut carrots for stir fry is diagonally. This increases the surface area exposed to heat, allowing them to cook evenly and quickly.
Great, how do I exactly do that? I want to get it perfect.
Pretty simple. First, you wash and peel your carrots. Then you slice off the ends. Now, place your knife at an angle on the body of the carrot, then slice. This will produce slices at a diagonal. Rotate the carrot a quarter turn with each slice. This rotation gives them a nice, uniform shape.
Wow, that makes so much sense. Thank you. But is there a particular size I should aim for each time I make a cut?
Ideally, each slice should be about a quarter of an inch thick. This thickness ensures a nice crunch in your stir fry.
That's amazing! Thanks, Steve, for your guidance.
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Remember, like in innovation, cooking is all about precision and creativity. Enjoy your stir fry!
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