While cooking is about the ‘what’ ingredients to use, it is also about the ‘how’ to use these ingredients. A lot of our time in the kitchen is spent preparing the final dish, which requires chopping, chopping, grating and blending. The first thing to do is to chop all our vegetables, starting from the top. And, if you think there’s nothing new to learn here, you’re seriously wrong! From different cutting styles to fast chopping tips, chefs and restaurant staff around the world have some guidelines they follow when creating perfectly styled dishes on your plate. A chef from Toronto, Canada is sharing his knowledge on Instagram via his profile @the_eugefood, and this time he’s talking about chopping hard vegetables like carrots.
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Originally posted by Eugene, this video has been shared by another Instagram page @eatinghealthytoday which is famous for its many healthy recipes, kitchen hacks and food ingredients. The video has garnered over 2.3 million views and many comments. Take a look at the video here:
In the video, the chef not only teaches us how to cut tough vegetables like carrots, but also tells us that this cutting technique will save your knife from getting blunt. The trick is not to apply pressure in just one direction, but to use the sharp edge of the knife diagonally to cut through the vegetable in a smoother way. It saves your knife, isn’t harsh on your hands, and ensures clean slices of carrots every time you chop a vegetable.
Recently, another video surfaced on YouTube showing us the technique of chopping onions like a Michelin chef. The chefs shared not only one but three techniques in total. Take a look at the video here:
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