Basic knife cuts
Have you ever heard the terms "julienne" or "brunoise"? These are special ways to prepare vegetables. When you work in a kitchen, you'll hear these types of...
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Have you ever heard the terms "julienne" or "brunoise"? These are special ways to prepare vegetables. When you work in a kitchen, you'll hear these types of terms often.
In this lesson, John McFadden takes you through the different types of knife cuts, how to perform them, which knives you should use, and how to properly hold a knife.
What you'll learn in the Basic knife cuts lesson
- How to hold a knife
- How to identify and demonstrate five basic knife cuts
- When to use each knife
Instructor

Chef John McFadden began his hospitality journey at just 12 years old as a kitchen hand, quickly advancing through the ranks. By 15, he started his apprenticeship at Lantern Palace, Wamberal, and completed his degree at La Mer Fine Dining by 19. His...
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