Kit Library / Arts & Humanities / Knife Skills
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Same size means even cooking.
The single most important principle behind all classic knife cuts is uniformity. Every piece must be the same size. This ensures even cooking, a professional appearance, and consistent texture in the final dish.
↳ Uniform pieces are the foundation of professional cooking.
Matchsticks of increasing size.
These are the foundational stick shapes, each defined by precise dimensions. They are the building blocks for dice.
↳ Julienne, allumette, and bâtonnet are stick shapes of increasing thickness.
Cubes from sticks.
Dice are cube-shaped cuts produced by cutting a stick shape crosswise. The size of the dice corresponds to the size of the stick it came from.
↳ Dice are made by cutting sticks crosswise into uniform cubes.
Classic knife cuts are a fundamental skill in professional cooking, defined by precise dimensions for sticks (julienne, allumette, bâtonnet) and dice (brunoise, small, medium, large). The process involves squaring the pr...
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67 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
What is the first step in the dicing process?
BeginnerSquaring off the product
The dicing process begins by squaring off the product to create a stable, flat surface, ensuring uniform subsequent cuts.
Which cut is produced by cutting a julienne stick crosswise?
BeginnerBrunoise
Brunoise is a fine dice (1/8 inch cube) made by cutting a julienne stick crosswise.
What are the dimensions of a bâtonnet cut?
Intermediate1/4 × 1/4 × 2 to 3 inches
Bâtonnet is a thicker stick shape measuring 1/4 inch × 1/4 inch × 2 to 3 inches.
Which part of the blade is used for delicate work such as mincing herbs?
BeginnerTip
The tip of the blade is used for delicate work, such as mincing herbs or making fine cuts.
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