Learning different cutting techniques is an easy way to up your game in the kitchen. Get your butcher block and knives ready because here are the top chopping styles to know.

 

Fine Dice

Also known as Brunoised, this method cuts fruits and vegetables into tiny cubes. Foods that are most commonly finely diced are carrots, turnips and onions.

 

Large Dice

Also known as Macedoine, this method cuts fruits and vegetables into larger cubes. Foods that are most commonly largely diced are vegetables for soups and fruits such as melons.

 

Shredding

Also known as Chiffonade, this method is done by cutting into long sticks and then cross-cutting them in the preferred thickness. Foods that are most commonly shred include fine herbs and meat.

 

Julienne

Also known as the Matchstick Cut, this method cuts fruits into long, thin strips. Foods that are most commonly julienne style are zucchini, carrots and celery.

 

Slicing

Slicing is a technique in which you cut food into thin slices that are relatively broad in comparison to the slice depth. You can use this technique on meats, fruit and vegetables for use in any number of vegetables.

 

Mincing

Mincing is similar to a Fine Dice, only smaller. A food processor is often used to do this. Foods that are most commonly mince include garlic, onions, celery and carrots.

 

Crushing

Crushing is when you use a blade and press downward to crush an item. Foods that are most commonly crush are garlic and ginger.

 

When it comes to cutting your food, make sure you have a sturdy work area. A hardwood butcher block is what you need. Shop online for one today!