Around the Kitchen: Techniques, Tips, and Recipes to Master Your Knife

Around the Kitchen: Techniques, Tips, and Recipes to Master Your Knife

4 Cutting Techniques to Master Your Knife Like a Pro

1. Julienne Cut

• Cut vegetables into thin, even strips (about 2 mm x 4 cm).
• Ideal for salads, garnishes, stir-fries, or decorations.

2. Brunoise

• Turn your vegetables into even cubes of about 2 to 3 mm.
• Ideal for sauces, garnishes, or tartares.

3. Quick Chopping

• Keep the tip of the knife on the board, make quick up and down movements.
• Perfect for fresh herbs, garlic, and onion.

4. Slicing

• Smooth rocking motion with a Santoku or chef's knife.
• Essential for finely slicing vegetables, meats, and fish.

Easy Recipes to Make with a Santoku Knife

1. Crunchy Asian Salad

• Finely slice carrot, cucumber, peppers, and cabbage.
• Season with a soy, lemon, and sesame dressing.

2. Sliced Chicken with Vegetables

• Finely slice chicken, peppers, and zucchini.
• Quickly stir-fry in a wok with soy sauce and ginger.

3. Salmon tartare

• Cut fresh salmon into small, even cubes.
• Mix with olive oil, lime, shallots, and fresh herbs.

The cutting techniques to know to cook like a chef

• The rocking motion: ideal for quickly slicing without effort.
• The grip of the knife: a firm grip, close to the blade, for more precision.
• The "guide-hand" technique: fingers curled to guide the knife and avoid cuts.
• Regular sharpening: essential to maintain an optimal edge and work efficiently.

Conclusion:

These simple techniques and tips will allow you to master your knife like a professional. Try our easy and quick recipes for a rewarding and delicious culinary experience!