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CULINARY KNIFE CUTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| RONDELLE CUT | To slice cylinder shaped fruit and vegetables. |
| DIAGONAL CUT | To cut fruit or vegetable lengthwise. This to slice each half at an angle to create a larger cooking surface. |
| JULIENNE | To cut into matchstick size, 1/4"x1/4"x2" |
| PARE | To slice thinly the outer layer. |
| CHOP | To cut into irregular shaped pieces with a chef knife or food chopper. |
| DICE | To cut into cubes 1/2" x1/2" or 1/4"x1/4" |
| MINCE | To finely cut into 1/8" cubes. |
| GRATE | TO Use a food grater. |
| ROLL CUT | Or oblique cut is done by first cutting a cylindrical fruit or vegetable as for a diagonal cut, rolling the fruit or vegetable by 18 degree, and then doing another diagonal cut. |
| CHIFFONADE | To finely slice or shred leafy vegetables and herbs. |