KNIFE-SKILLS-CULINARY5 MIN READ
Sort the cut by the job it does
Classify classic cuts by whether they support even cooking, fine garnish, or leafy-herb ribbons.
Sort each cut into the job it best supports on a prep list. Even cooking or pickling Fine garnish or distribution Leafy herb ribbons Carrot julienne matchsticks even-cooking Tiny zucchini brunoise cubes fine-garnish Basil chiffonade ribbons leafy-ribbons Potato julienne sticks Carrot brunoise cubes Mint chiffonade ribbons classic cut selection Moved classic cuts from names to jobs. Ask what the shape needs to do after it leaves the board.
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