Glossary
Chiffonade
A knife cut: stack leafy herbs or greens (basil, mint, sorrel), roll them like a cigar, and slice across to produce thin ribbons. Used for finishing rather than cooking; preserves color and aroma.
A knife cut: stack leafy herbs or greens (basil, mint, sorrel), roll them like a cigar, and slice across to produce thin ribbons. Used for finishing rather than cooking; preserves color and aroma.
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