Cutting skills

If you've been chopping your vegetables in a food processor, it's time to learn how to cut and chop with a knife. Knowing how to use a knife correctly can give you more control over how you prepare vegetables for various recipes. Knowing how to use a knife saves time and reduces the risk of injury.

Cutting vegetables and herbs with a knife is the most basic cooking skill, but did you know it is also used to assess a chef's skills during job interviews? The only way to improve your knife skills is to practice. You should use a chef's knife that is razor sharp. Following that, practice a variety of cuts, such as rough chop, dicing, mincing, and chiffonade. To sharpen your cutting skills, you should also watch video tutorials and follow them.