Have you ever seen how masterly a proffesional cook works with a knife? To cut vegetables in a beautiful and right way is a real art. There is a special technique for every vegetable and fruit. We have tried to show you the most common ways of cutting.
1. Julienning
Peel vegetables and trim ends.
Slice vegetable into slices.
Stack the slices and cut into lengthwise 1/4-inch strips.
2. Mincing
Roughly chop vegetable on cutting board with a large knife.
Continue to chop until vegetables are very finely chopped.
3. Dicing
Slice vegetable into slices.
Stack vegetables and slice into 1/2 inch vertical slices.
Hold slices tightly with hand and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch intervals.
4.Cubing
Slice vegetable into slices.
Stack vegetables and slice into 1/2 inch vertical slices.
Hold slices tightly with hand and cut pieces into 1-inch pieces.
5.Slicing
Peel vegetables and trim ends.
Slice vegetable on the diagonal at 1/2-inch intervals.
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