Knife Cuts
Cutting vegetables into uniform sizes ensures...
Even cooking times for all pieces
Considered the "workhorse" of the kitchen, used for the majority of chopping, dicing, and slicing tasks.
Chef’s Knife
This is how you wash a knife.
Hand wash
FIFO stands for
First In, First Out; to use older stock
Keep cold foods cold—below ______ °F
40°F
Often used for stir-fries and salads, this "matchstick" cut typically measures about
Julienne
This knife is used to maximize control and minimize waste.
Paring Knife
It is better to have a ___ knife than a ___ one.
Sharp, Dull
Transfer of an allergen from a food containing it to a food that does not, which can trigger an allergic reaction. This occurs when ______ from different foods mix.
Proteins
The best way to prevent spreading viruses through food is to
Use good personal hygiene
Typically used for potent aromatics like garlic, this technique requires the smallest possible pieces, though they do not need to be uniform.
Minced
This knife has a long, narrow blade that is used to slice poultry, meats, seafood, warm breads, and some cakes.
Bread (Slicing) Knife
Never place a knife here.
In the sink
Big 4" core principles of food safety
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
Occurs when a food containing an allergen comes into contact with another food.
Cross contact
This simple cut, which literally means "round" in French, involves slicing cylindrical vegetables like carrots or cucumbers into uniform disks.
Rondelle
This knife is known for being sharp, agile, and giving immense control to the chef. It is often used for breaking down a whole chicken, butterflying a lamb, or slicing lamb chops.
Boning Knife
It is always important to ____ your knives once you are done with them.
Sanitize
When was the kitchen knife first created?
18th century (1731)
A safety system is installed in kitchen areas near water sources to prevent electrical shock
GFCI outlets
This cut is one of the most popular cuts for making fries.
Battonet Cut
The "teeth" allow it to saw through a tough exterior without crushing the soft interior.
Bread Knife - Serrated Knife
Technique to protect fingers while cutting food.
The claw grip
The first knife was first created ___ years ago.
2.5 million years ago
The temperature danger zone
40°F - 140°F