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Chiffonade

Preparation Techniques

Rolling leafy greens or herbs into a tight cylinder and slicing into thin ribbons. Perfect for garnishing and salads.

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Works

Rolling leaves creates a compact bundle that can be cut into uniform thin ribbons in one motion.

๐Ÿ“ Step by Step

  1. 1

    Stack leaves on top of each other

  2. 2

    Roll leaves tightly into a cylinder

  3. 3

    Hold roll firmly with fingers curled

  4. 4

    Slice across roll to create thin ribbons

  5. 5

    Fluff ribbons to separate

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Remove stems from herbs first
  • โœ“Stack smaller leaves inside larger ones
  • โœ“Cut with single strokes for clean edges
  • โœ“Don't chop back and forth - it bruises herbs

โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • โœ—Rolling too loosely
  • โœ—Cutting too thick
  • โœ—Bruising delicate herbs by over-cutting
  • โœ—Not using a sharp enough knife

๐Ÿ“– Recipes Using Chiffonade

โœ… When to Use

  • Basil for pasta and pizza
  • Mint for cocktails and desserts
  • Spinach and greens for salads
  • Cabbage for slaw

๐Ÿณ Equipment Needed

  • โ€ขSharp knife
  • โ€ขCutting board

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