Knife Cuts
Cut food into smaller, irregular sized pieces
Mince
This is more safe than a dull knife
What is a sharp knife?
The most commonly used knife, usually for precision cuts and mincing
What is a chef knife?
You should wash your hands for at least this many seconds
What is 20?
What knife hold do you use for cutting things in half?
the bridge
cut up food into cubes
Dice
In between cutting foods, knife should be placed
What is to the side, away from the edge of the counter or cutting board?
Knife that can be used for peeling fruit
What is paring knife?
When you should clean up messes and spills - immediately, later, never?
What is immediately?
What knife hold do you use for slicing celery?
The claw
cut food into thin, uniform pieces
What is slice?
When you should wash your knives compared to the rest of your dishes?
What is separately or right away?
Knife used for cutting bread, tomatoes and other soft items
What is a serrated knife?
When carrying the knife in the kitchen, it should be held
What is by the handle, blade facing down and steady by your side?
What knife hold do you use for mincing things?
The stablizer
Cut into long thin sticks
Julienne
The direction you should cut compared to your body
What is away?
Knife used to dice sweet potato
What is chef's knife?
These kitchen items should be kept away from water?
electronics/appliances
What are 3 things you can easily cut using the bridge?
- tomatoes
- potatoes
- oranges
- kiwis
- etc.
Chiffonade
This item can be put underneath a cutting board to make it non-slip
What is a wet paper towel, table cloth or non-slip mat?
Knife used for coring things?
What is a paring knife?
The direction pot handles should be turned on the stove
What is away or inwards?
What are 3 things you can cut using the stabilizer?
- nuts like almonds, peanuts, etc.
- herbs like mint, cilantro, etc.
- garlic