Flake Cut

A flake cut is a way of slicing nuts or vegetables into very thin, flat pieces resembling flakes. It is used to coat or garnish foods with nuts such as almonds and pistachios, and to give some vegetables a crisp appearance. A mandoline is usually used for this cut.

Where It’s Used

“For thin almond flakes, use pre-sliced almonds; use a mandoline only for foods approved by its manufacturer that can be secured safely in the food holder.”