Basic Knife Skills

Learn how to chop properly with your knives!

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[bboykiddblack]

Once upon a time you'd have to pay for classes to teach you this. Thank you internet :)

[arcturus]

My brain: Yo you got school tomorrow you need sleep

Me at 3am: I know but this is more important

[josephadam]

Remember guys, the most important part of all is...




*_Let the knife do the work_*

[basswanderer]

This music kinda sounds like me trying to walk home at 3am after the bar.

[rsya.e]

I think step 1 should be "Get a sharp knife"

Whenever I get a dull knife, the rocking motion didn't work.

[whosnatchedmyweave]

"cut into 2 inch segments"

*cries in cm*

[soulking_adi]

I don't why but the music giving me a Tom and Jerry nostalgia 😂

[stonks]

Me: Hey, can I borrow the knife?
Sister: Why? What are you cooking?
Me: Scrambled eggs

[lucilelg]

Also, the knife should be sharp. A dull knife is a dangerous tool in the kitchen.

[beforeafter]

BEST SUMMARY:
Thinking in your security:
- 0:32 How to keep the table
- 0:36 How to keep the knife
- 1:00 How to keep safe your hand
- 1:07 How to keep safe your fingers

WITH KNIFE (KINDS OF CUTS):
- 1:30 How to cut (movement)
- 1:41 How to dicing
- 2:34 How to mincing
- 3:27 How to chiffonade
- 4:06 How to cut in julienne
- 5:08 How to roll / oblique cut

[timpage]

I've been work for 25 years between being a butcher and and classic tread chef! This video is amazing! Reminded me of my frist week in culinary school!

[TomK]

Great video. Three additional tips here:
1. Since wrists are at a 90 degree to our body, move the board so the corner that is closest to your knife hand is farther. It will make movement more natural and prevent wrist pain.
2. Use the heel of the knife (part closer to the hand) to cut harder food such as carrots.
3. Use your arm for movement, not your hand. Keep the wrists straight with your arm. It will give you more force, more control and protect your wrist again.

[leora]

Forgot to mention investing in a sharp knife. These methods get a bit harder if you don’t have a knife that can easily slice through.

[chairycola]

When its 2am and need something to take your mind off the depression

[nateplant]

I'm paying 17, 000 for culinary school. wtf am I doing. Everything I am being taught is already on YouTube.

[AbaddonOfSheol]

I don't know anything about knife skills, but I'm an expert in rolling leaves.

[manuelrota]

SUMMARY:
1:41 DICING
2:34 MINCING
3:27 CHIFFONADE

4:06 JULIENNE
5:08 ROLL / OBLIQUE CUT

[stevekitella]

Good video for novices. Keeping fingers outta the way is key! Technique is learned and should be practised every time you pick up a knife. Using the proper knife is also key to doing a great job in prepping your food. Pre chopping all the food before cooking is the best way to organize your cooking process, this is vital to having a perfect meal cooked evenly.

[robkadimagomaev]

I don’t even know what I like more: her voice or the way she uses the knife

[FakeExotic]

“Let the knife do the work”
-Gordon Ramsay