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What is the chiffonade cut used for?
What does the shredded cut refer to?
What is the Emincer cut primarily used for?
What shape does the pont neuf cut resemble?
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What does the jardiniere cut refer to?
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What is the baton cut?
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What does batonnet cut mean?
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What is another name for the allumette cut?
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What is a julienne cut often called?
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What is the fine julienne cut?
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What shape does rondelle cut generally take?
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What does diagonal, oblique or roll cut mean?
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What is the purpose of tourner/turned cut?
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What does paysanne cut refer to?
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What is a lozenge cut?
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What is the large dice (carre) used for?
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Study Notes
Classic Vegetable Cuts
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Chiffonade: Technique for slicing leafy greens and herbs into long ribbons using a chef's or paring knife.
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Shredded Cut: Involves slicing vegetables into thin pieces or strips with a sharp knife for use in various dishes.
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Emincer Cut: A method specifically for creating thin slices of onions.
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Pont Neuf Cut: Thick cut used primarily for making fried potato shapes, resembling steak cut strips.
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Jardiniere Cut: French culinary term referring to cutting vegetables into thick, stick or finger-like shapes.
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Baton Cut: The largest stick cut, serving as a basis for creating larger dice cuts.
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Batonnet Cut: French term meaning "little stick," representing a smaller stick cut generally for vegetables.
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Allumette Cut: Also known as the matchstick cut, it's characterized by long, thin slices.
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Julienne/French Cut: Often referred to as shoestring; involves cutting vegetables into long, thin strands.
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Fine Julienne Cut: A finer version of julienne, which serves as the foundation for the fine brunoise cut.
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Rondelle Cut: Circular cuts created from cylindrical vegetables, such as carrots or cucumbers, resulting in round disks.
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Diagonal, Oblique or Roll Cut: A technique for cutting vegetables into oblique shapes by rolling them on the cutting board during the process.
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Tourner/Turned Cut: A presentation-focused cut that resembles a thumb-long football shape, adding visual appeal to dishes.
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Paysanne: Involves thinly cutting vegetables into shapes that often reflect the vegetable's natural form.
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Lozenge: Diamond-shaped cuts derived from firm vegetables, suitable for presentation and texture.
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Large Dice (Carre): Square cuts typically used in stews and long-cooking dishes for hearty texture.
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Medium Dice: A smaller cut derived from the batonnet, often used for a variety of culinary applications.
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Small Dice: An even smaller cut than the medium dice, ideal for incorporating into recipes requiring fine texture.
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Brunoise Cut: The smallest uniform dice size, perfect for strong-flavored vegetables, enhancing their impact in dishes.
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Cross Chop: Technique for cutting small vegetables or herbs, prioritizing speed and efficiency over presentation.
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Rock Chop: A unique chopping technique where the chef rocks the blade of a knife for continuous chopping motion.
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