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Chiffonade

Knife work & mechanical

Cutting and shaping without heat.

01At a glance
CategoryKnife work & mechanical
Taste impactNeutral
Texture
02How to do it
  1. 1Stack several leaves (basil, mint, greens) on top of each other.
  2. 2Roll them tightly into a cigar.
  3. 3Slice across the roll into thin ribbons.
  4. 4Fluff the ribbons apart.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
  • Fine, even ribbons of leaf.
Common mistakes
  • A dull knife bruises and blackens tender leaves.
  • Cutting too far ahead wilts and oxidizes the ribbons — do it last.
  • Loose rolls give uneven widths.
Ingredients it suits· 18