12 Questions
What is the French term for thin strips of vegetables, meat, or fruit?
Julienne
What are the typical measurements for a batonnet cut?
1/4-inch by 1/4-inch, 2 to 3 inches long
What is the French term for round or oval, flat pieces created by cutting a cylindrical vegetable crosswise?
Rondelle
Which of the following vegetables is commonly julienned?
Carrots
What is the meaning of the French term 'paysanne' in relation to vegetable cuts?
Flat squares, rounds, or triangles
What is the purpose of a batonnet cut?
To create larger pieces for roasting or sautéing
What does the term 'paysanne' mean in relation to vegetable cutting techniques?
Country-style
Which cutting technique involves slicing leafy vegetables or herbs into long, thin strips?
Chiffonade
What is the purpose of the brunoise cutting technique?
Making sauces like tomato concasse
Which vegetable cutting technique results in oblong, seven-sided football-like shapes?
Tourner
What differentiates a brunoise from a mince?
Mince is any cut smaller than brunoise.
Which technique involves dicing julienned vegetable strips into even 3mm cubes?
Brunoise
Learn about the Julienne cut, a French cooking technique that involves cutting food items into thin strips similar to matchsticks. Discover the typical length and thickness of the strips used in Julienne cuts, along with common vegetables or fruits that are prepared using this technique.
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