Culinary Knife Cuts Techniques

Questions and Answers

What is the size of Fine Julienne cut?

1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inches

1/4 x 1/4 x 2-2 1/2 inches

1/8 x 1/8 x 1-2 inches

1/16 x 1/16 x 1-2 inches (correct)

What is the size of a Julienne cut?

1/8 x 1/8 x 1-2 inches

Define Allumette.

1/8 x 1/8 x 1-2 inches Matchstick Cut.

What dimensions define a Batonnet cut?

1/4 x 1/4 x 2-2 1/2 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of a Fine Brunoise cut?

1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 inches Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions for a Brunoise cut?

1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a Small Dice size?

1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 inches Signup and view all the answers

Define Medium Dice.

1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inches Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions for a Large Dice cut?

3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 inches Signup and view all the answers

The Paysanne cut is generally ____ (describe the shape).

Round cut to desired thickness 1/8 to 1/2 inch. Signup and view all the answers

Define Chiffonade.

Ribbons 1/8 thick Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to chop?

Roughly cut, similar size. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between chop and mince?

Mince is roughly cut, similar size, smaller than chop. Signup and view all the answers

What shape is a Tourne cut?

7 sided football Signup and view all the answers

What is Concassee?

Peeled, seeded and chopped tomato. Signup and view all the answers

Define Rondelle.

Round cut to desired thickness 1/8 to 1/2 inches. Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions for a Lozenge cut?

Diamond shape 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8. Signup and view all the answers

1 gallon = _______ qt.

4 Signup and view all the answers

1 gallon = __________ pt.

8 Signup and view all the answers

1 pt = ___________ cups.

2 Signup and view all the answers

1 cup = ________ tsp.

48 Signup and view all the answers

1 cup = ______ Tbsp.

16 Signup and view all the answers

1 Tbsp = _______ tsp.

3 Signup and view all the answers

1 gal of water = __________ fl. oz.

128 Signup and view all the answers

1 qt of water = ___________ fl. oz.

32 Signup and view all the answers

1 pt of water = __________ fl. oz.

16 Signup and view all the answers

1 cup of water = ____________ fl. oz.

8 Signup and view all the answers

1 gal = __________ cups.

16 Signup and view all the answers

1 lb.= ___________ oz.

16 Signup and view all the answers

1 tbsp of water = ____________ fl. oz.

0.5 Signup and view all the answers

1 liter of water = ___________ fl. oz.

33.8 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Knife Cuts

Fine Julienne: Cut dimensions 1/16 x 1/16 x 1-2 inches; resembles matchsticks.
Julienne: Cut dimensions 1/8 x 1/8 x 1-2 inches; traditional matchstick format.
Allumette: Similar to Julienne, specifically refers to potatoes, at 1/8 x 1/8 x 1-2 inches.
Batonnet: Larger matchstick cut with dimensions 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-2 1/2 inches.
Fine Brunoise: Small dice cut of 1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 inches.
Brunoise: Dice cut measuring 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 inches.
Small Dice: Cut size of 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 inches, used for uniform pieces.
Medium Dice: Medium-sized cubes measuring 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inches.
Large Dice: Cube dimensions of 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 inches.
Paysanne: Cut with dimensions of 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 inches, typically for flat or thin pieces.
Chiffonade: Technique creating ribbons from leafy greens or herbs, cut to 1/8 inch thick.
Chop: Rough cut technique yielding pieces that are similar in size.
Mince: Smaller than chop, finely cut to similar sizes but denotes smaller pieces.
Tourne: Seven-sided football-shaped cut that enhances presentation.
Concassee: Peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato, often used in sauces.
Rondelle: Round cut varying in thickness from 1/8 to 1/2 inch.
Lozenge: Diamond-shaped cut with dimensions 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 inches.

Measurements

Volume Conversions:
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts
- 1 gallon = 8 pints
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1 gallon of water = 128 fluid ounces
- 1 quart of water = 32 fluid ounces
- 1 pint of water = 16 fluid ounces
- 1 cup of water = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 gallon = 16 cups
Weight Conversions:
- 1 pound = 16 ounces
- 1 tablespoon of water = specific fluid ounces (not provided)
- 1 liter of water = 33.8 fluid ounces

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Test your knowledge on various knife cutting techniques essential for culinary skills. From Fine Julienne to Chiffonade, learn the specific dimensions and applications of each cut. Perfect for aspiring chefs wanting to master the art of precise knife work.

Culinary Knife Cuts Techniques

Questions and Answers

What is the size of Fine Julienne cut?

What is the size of a Julienne cut?

Define Allumette.

What dimensions define a Batonnet cut?

What is the size of a Fine Brunoise cut?

What are the dimensions for a Brunoise cut?

What is considered a Small Dice size?

Define Medium Dice.

What are the dimensions for a Large Dice cut?

The Paysanne cut is generally ____ (describe the shape).

Define Chiffonade.

What does it mean to chop?

What is the difference between chop and mince?

What shape is a Tourne cut?

What is Concassee?

Define Rondelle.

What are the dimensions for a Lozenge cut?

1 gallon = _______ qt.

1 gallon = __________ pt.

1 pt = ___________ cups.

1 cup = ________ tsp.

1 cup = ______ Tbsp.

1 Tbsp = _______ tsp.

1 gal of water = __________ fl. oz.

1 qt of water = ___________ fl. oz.

1 pt of water = __________ fl. oz.

1 cup of water = ____________ fl. oz.

1 gal = __________ cups.

1 lb.= ___________ oz.

1 tbsp of water = ____________ fl. oz.

1 liter of water = ___________ fl. oz.

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