9 Essential Knife Skills To Master

What is a benefit of having good knife skills in the kitchen?

• Food cooks unevenly

• Increased food waste

• Improved safety

• Slower preparation time

What is the most common and recommended grip for holding a chef's knife?

• The finger-on-spine grip

• The handle-only grip

• The handshake grip

• The pinch grip

What is the primary purpose of using "the claw" technique when cutting?

• To speed up the cutting process

• To keep your fingers safe from the knife blade

• To create uniform cuts

• To apply more pressure to the food

Why is it recommended to create a flat surface on a round vegetable before cutting it?

• To make the vegetable cook faster

• To prevent the vegetable from rolling and causing injury

• To enhance the flavor of the vegetable

• To make the pieces larger

What is the recommended first step when cutting a large, heavy fruit like a watermelon to ensure stability?

• Cut it directly in half lengthwise.

• Cut off both ends to create flat surfaces.

• Slice it into thin rounds while it's still whole.

• Peel the skin off before cutting.

What is the primary purpose of the baton cut?

• To create large, irregular chunks for stews.

• To prepare vegetables for deep-frying.

• To produce uniform matchstick-like pieces for garnishes or salads.

• To quickly dice vegetables for a mirepoix.

What is a key technique to avoid when performing a julienne cut on a bell pepper to prevent crushing the vegetable?

• Using a dull knife.

• Pushing the knife straight down.

• Slicing through the vegetable with a sharp knife.

• Cutting the pepper into large pieces first.

What is the correct method for preparing herbs for a chiffonade cut?

• Roughly chop the herbs individually.

• Stack the leaves, roll them into a bundle, and then slice through.

• Tear the herbs by hand into small pieces.

• Mince the herbs using a rocking motion.