Today's tip is another one of those things I should have figured out LONG ago but only discovered in the last few years. I used to tear up my basil by hand whenever I made pizza...or just chopped it very poorly. Then one day I discovered a great way to chop it up...it is NOT an original idea, but it sure made life easier. So, if you're like me and haven't yet put 2 and 2 together, this post should be helpful!
How to cut up basil the awesome way:
Stack your leaves.
Roll them up.
"Slice" the basil roll.
Voila!
If you need your basil even more chopped, just run your knife through the sliced roll the opposite direction a few times, before you fluff it and turn it into pretty ticker-tape confetti.
Compliments to the amazing one-handed basil chopper for modeling. Okay, the other hand was holding the camera...sorry there were no real action shots. Kind of tricky with only two hands. :)
5 comments:
Ahh, the chiffonade...one of my favorite cooking techniques!
ahh, the real name for what I'm describing! :) glad you commented!
I love "chiffonading" - makes me feel like a chef, even when I'm clueless. :)
Photos are so good, I can smell the basil!
Is that pronounced shiffo-nodding or chiffo-nayding?
I say nodding. sounds fancier. :)
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