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Master Chiffonade: Chef's Guide to Perfect Knife Skills & Garnishes

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Master Chiffonade: Chef's Guide to Perfect Knife Skills & Garnishes

Name: Master Chiffonade: Chef's Guide to Perfect Knife Skills & Garnishes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Culinary Technique
Ingredients: 1 Bunch Leafy Greens (e.g., Basil, Spinach, Lettuce) (Fresh, washed, and thoroughly dried)

Watch Chef demonstrate the elegant chiffonade knife technique to create beautiful, thin ribbons of leafy greens. Perfect for garnishes and salads.

#Knife Skills

#Chiffonade

#Garnish

#Cooking Technique

#Chef Skills

#Leafy Greens

#Food Preparation

#Fine Dining

Stacked fresh leafy greens ready for rolling

Recipe Information

Prep Time

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Servings

Medium

Culinary Technique

Korean

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Chef rolling the greens tightly into a cylinder

Ingredients

Leafy Greens (e.g., Basil, Spinach, Lettuce)
(Fresh, washed, and thoroughly dried)
1 Bunch

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Precise slicing with a sharp chef's knife

Instructions

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Prepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.
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Prepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.
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Ensure leaves are completely dry to prevent them from sticking together during cutting.
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Roll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.
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Roll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.
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Roll as tightly as possible to ensure uniform cuts and prevent the leaves from unraveling.

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Slice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).
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Slice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).
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Maintain a smooth, rocking motion with the knife and keep your non-dominant hand's fingertips tucked for safety.
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Fluff & Serve: Gently separate the cut ribbons with your fingers to fluff them up. Use immediately as a garnish for salads, soups, or main dishes.
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Fluff & Serve: Gently separate the cut ribbons with your fingers to fluff them up. Use immediately as a garnish for salads, soups, or main dishes.
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Chiffonade is best used fresh to maintain its delicate texture and vibrant appearance.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Leafy Greens (e.g., Basil, Spinach, Lettuce)(Fresh, washed, and thoroughly dried)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Prepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.Preview1mPreviewPrepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.1m

Roll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.Preview1mPreviewRoll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.1m

Slice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).Preview2mPreviewSlice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).2m

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Leafy Greens (e.g., Basil, Spinach, Lettuce)
(Fresh, washed, and thoroughly dried)

Prepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.
Preview
1m
Preview
Prepare Greens: Stack several clean, dry leafy greens neatly on top of each other, ensuring they are flat.
1m

Roll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.
Preview
1m
Preview
Roll Tightly: Tightly roll the stacked leaves lengthwise into a compact cigar or cylinder shape.
1m

Slice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).
Preview
2m
Preview
Slice Thinly: Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the rolled leaves crosswise into very thin ribbons (approximately 1-2mm wide).
2m