Brunoise
Knife work & mechanical
Cutting and shaping without heat.
01At a glance
CategoryKnife work & mechanical
Taste impactNeutral
Texture—
02How to do it
- 1First cut a fine julienne.
- 2Line up the matchsticks tightly.
- 3Cut crosswise at the same fine interval to make tiny dice.
- 4Work with a sharp knife and a steady guide hand.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
- Tiny, perfectly even cubes (about 1–3mm).
Common mistakes
- Any unevenness in the julienne carries into the dice.
- Going too slow lets delicate items oxidize or dry.