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Hangetsu-giri; half-moon cut, cut into round slices which are cut in half. Aname-giri ; diagonal cut, cut at a 45-degree angle to make oval slices. Icho-giri; gingko leaf cut, cut into round slices which are cut into quarters. Koguchigiri; small edge cuts into tiny round slices. Kushigatagiri; wedge cut or comb cut. Kakugiri; cut into cubes.
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Dicing is a culinary knife cut in which the food item is cut into small blocks or dice. This may be done for aesthetic reasons or to create uniformly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Dicing allows for distribution of flavour and texture throughout the dish, as well as a somewhat quicker cooking time.
Extrusion in food processing consists of forcing soft mixed ingredients through an opening in a perforated plate or die designed to produce the required shape. The extruded food is then cut to a specific size by blades. The machine which forces the mix through the die is an extruder, and the mix is known as the extrudate. The extruder is ...
See also References Further reading External links A acidulate To use an acid (such as that found in citrus juice, vinegar, or wine) to prevent browning, alter flavour, or make an item safe for canning. al dente To cook food (typically pasta) to the point where it is tender but not mushy. amandine A culinary term indicating a garnish of almonds. A dish served amandine is usually cooked with ...
Dicing – cutting an ingredient into cubes of a consistent size. Grating – using a grater to shred an ingredient, for instance, vegetables or cheese. Julienning – the process of cutting an ingredient into very thin, long pieces, such as the thin carrots in store bought salad mix. Mincing – cutting an ingredient into very small pieces.
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Designed to cut soft, sticky cheeses (moist and oily). The cutting edge of cheese cutters are typically a fine gauge stainless steel or aluminium wire. Cheese knife: Used to cut cheese. Cheese slicer: Used to cut semi-hard and hard cheeses. It produces thin, even slices. Cheesecloth: To assist in the formation of cheese