Mise En Place Notes Flashcards
What does Mise en place mean?
everything in its place or setting up
What is the primary use of a French/Chefs knife?
Large items
utility knife
What is the primary use of a Japanese knife?
Harder items
Utility knife
What is the primary use of a pairing knife?
To peel, cut or slice fruits and vegetables
What is the primary use of a boning knife?
To take meat off a bone
What is the primary use of a serrated/bread knife?
To slice bread and cakes without squishing them
What is the primary use of a honing steel?
Keeps sharp knives sharp
When walking with a knife how do you hold it?
Have the knife pointing towards the ground with the edge facing behind you
What is squaring off and why is it important?
To give a firm foundation to round edges. Forms a rectangular block that is stable.
Important to make uniform cuts
What foods is a large dice used for?
Potatoes, carrots and squash
What foods is a medium dice used for?
Onions, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, tomato
What foods is a small dice used for?
Shallot, onion, garlic
What foods is a brunoise (fine mince) used for?
Garlic, shallot, onion, jalapeños
