Knife and Food Preparation Techniques · Beginner
Slicing Techniques
Learn to safely slice round vegetables, cut on the bias, slice meat against the grain, and chiffonade herbs.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Safely slice a round vegetable after flattening one side
- Know when to use a bias cut
- Slice meat against the grain to make it more tender
- Cut leafy herbs into thin strips using the chiffonade technique
- Slice soft ingredients with a single pull instead of sawing
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- A long, narrow-bladed slicing or chef’s knife
- A large cutting board
- A sharp knife
Optional
- A serrated bread knife for soft foods
- A knife-sharpening steel
Alternative
- If you do not have a slicing knife, use a sharp chef’s knife and slice with a single pulling motion in one direction
Safety
- If a knife is dull, sharpen it right away; a dull knife can slip on food and veer unexpectedly, making it more dangerous than a sharp knife.
- When making thin slices, do not rest the fingertips of your other hand flat on top of the food; keep them tucked back in a claw grip.
- When separating slices one at a time, keep your fingers out of the blade's path and move the knife slowly and with control.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
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Pan-Cooking Techniques
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Oven Cooking Techniques
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Basic Cooking Methods
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Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
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Stovetop Cooking Techniques
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Free 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
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Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
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Free 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
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Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
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Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
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Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
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Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
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Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
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Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
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Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
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Free You are here 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
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Free 20 min