[header] How to julienne carrots [title] Chop the carrot in half. [step] A whole carrot is usually too cumbersome to julienne, so it helps to cut your carrots into smaller pieces. Use a sharp chef's knife to slice the carrot in half horizontally. 
[substeps] If a carrot is particularly long, you may want to cut it into three or four pieces. You'll have the easiest time julienning pieces that are approximately 3-to 4-inches (8 to 10 cm) long or smaller.