How do I make perfect matchsticked carrots at home? -

[ArnoldPalmer]

I'm sick and tired of paying $3-4 for one fucking shredded carrot in a plastic bag!

 

[ES 148]

Either use a V-slicer (if you want to be 'spensive about it'), something specifically designed for the purpose (I think there was one around) or just do it with a good knife and a little patience.

This works, although it's a little thick for what I think you're referring to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrSELDUX-mU

The main thing is to get a cuboid of carrot first.

 

[ArnoldPalmer]

Oh fuck yeah, guy. You bet I'd spend around $40 for a plastic machine that will make perfect julienne anything. I'm gonna buy one right now, and it'll pay itself off in a week.

I'm gonna be real with you right now, I've never been more impressed by anything in my entire life.

 

[ES 148]

My mother bought a V-slicer back when it was a new-ish thing. Be careful not to fall into the trap she did, of using it for almost everything and thus inundating the household in salad for a year.
...although to be honest, it did work.

 

[melty]

Try getting good at using a katana