Peeled, seeded, cucumber cut into matchstick-size pieces.    From Wordnik.com.  [January 2006] Reference

Soon there were lists of 200 women waiting to have the device -- a set of matchstick-size capsules -- implanted in their upper arms.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Norplant Backlash] Reference

True to its name, the Kyocera mandolin can help you get those perfect thin or matchstick-size vegetable slices that seem to magically appear on TV shows and magazine spreads.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Kyocera Wide Julienne Slicer Mandolin Makes Kitchen Prep Easy] Reference

The Norplant system, as it is called, consists of six matchstick-size capsules surgically implanted in the arm that slowly release a low dosage of levonorgestrel, the same synthetic hormone used in several versions of the birth-control pill.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Norplant Debate] Reference

Cut the peel in matchstick-size strips (I use kitchen shears).    From Wordnik.com.  [ Zucchini] Reference

On cutting board, lay each slice flat and cut into thin, matchstick-size strips, keeping strips evenly aligned.    From Wordnik.com.  [JSOnline.com] Reference

It's used for chopping, dicing, cutting food into matchstick-size pieces (julienne), mincing and, occasionally, other types of slicing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Press of Atlantic City: Editorials] Reference

•8 ounces sliced turkey, cut into matchstick-size pieces.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

4 ounces fresh, ripe, peeled and seeded but still firm mango or papaya, cut into matchstick-size pieces and drained.    From Wordnik.com.  [January 2006] Reference

4 ounces of firm tofu, cut into matchstick-size pieces, patted dry and sautéed or stir fried in a tablespoon of oil until just golden.    From Wordnik.com.  [January 2006] Reference

1 cup matchstick-size strips seeded English hothouse cuc shrimp cut lengthwise in half.    From Wordnik.com.  [BigOven.com - Recipe Raves] Reference

1/2 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces (boil for 5 minutes before adding ramen) - A garlic clove, crushed and minced (add with ramen) - 1/2 package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into cubes, and pressed so the excess water is squeezed out (add at the last minute) - A handful of dried seaweed/wakame (add at the last minute) - A few leaves of bok choy, cut up (add at the last minute) - Sriracha hot sauce (drizzle over the noodles & veg before serving).    From Wordnik.com.  [Popular Posts Across MetaFilter] Reference