Knife and Food Preparation Techniques · Beginner
Safe Knife Skills
Learn step by step how to hold a knife safely, slice, dice, and finely chop.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Hold a knife safely using the pinch grip
- Protect your fingers by keeping the other hand in a claw position
- Slice vegetables to an even thickness
- Dice sliced vegetables into consistently sized cubes
- Mince garlic or onion finely
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Optional
- Honing steel
Alternative
- If you do not have a honing steel: work carefully with a well-sharpened knife
Safety
- Never leave a knife in dishwater; it poses a hidden cut risk.
- Do not try to catch a falling knife.
- Do not hold a knife with wet or greasy hands.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Pan-Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 16 min
Oven Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Cooking Methods
Written lesson
Free 10 min
Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Stovetop Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
Written lesson
Free 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
Written lesson
Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
Video lesson
Free 20 min
Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
Written lesson
Free You are here 18 min
Chopping Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min