tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020:/knife-skills/30 2018-03-19T07:45:06Z Serious Eats Chapp tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.432587 2018-03-19T07:45:06Z 2018-03-19T07:45:06Z

Though yellow and black plantains can be peeled and prepped much like a banana, the tough skin and sticky sap of the green plantain require a little extra effort.

Sohla El-Waylly Though yellow and black plantains can be peeled and prepped much like a banana, the tough skin and sticky sap of the green plantain require a little extra effort. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.425347 2017-08-24T13:00:00Z 2017-08-24T13:00:00Z

As delicious as corn on the cob is, sometimes you need to set those kernels free to be sautéed or charred in a skillet, or incorporated raw into salads. Here's how to prepare corn to be served off the cob.

J. Kenji López-Alt As delicious as corn on the cob is, sometimes you need to set those kernels free to be sautéed or charred in a skillet, or incorporated raw into salads. Here's how to prepare corn to be served off the cob. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.428996 2017-07-05T07:45:00Z 2017-07-05T07:45:00Z

Fish fillets are often an uneven thickness, which makes it difficult to cook them through evenly. Just a single knife stroke can solve this problem completely. Here's how.

Daniel Gritzer Fish fillets are often an uneven thickness, which makes it difficult to cook them through evenly. Just a single knife stroke can solve this problem completely. Here's how. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.267104 2017-03-14T13:00:00Z 2017-03-14T13:00:00Z

Along with broccoli, cauliflower is unusual in that it's a vegetable with a central nervous system. Okay, not really. But it sure looks like brains up on top, doesn't it? And that's the problem: This irregular shape makes cauliflower a little cumbersome to chop. The key is to get that core out of the way so you can get at the florets. This video will give you a full breakdown of the process of how to cut cauliflower.

J. Kenji López-Alt Along with broccoli, cauliflower is unusual in that it's a vegetable with a central nervous system. Okay, not really. But it sure looks like brains up on top, doesn't it? And that's the problem: This irregular shape makes cauliflower a little cumbersome to chop. The key is to get that core out of the way so you can get at the florets. This video will give you a full breakdown of the process of how to cut cauliflower. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.238379 2017-03-06T09:30:00Z 2017-03-06T09:30:00Z

Learn an easy technique for removing the stems, seeds, and ribs from hot chilies.

J. Kenji López-Alt Learn an easy technique for removing the stems, seeds, and ribs from hot chilies. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.296723 2017-03-01T10:30:00Z 2017-03-01T10:30:00Z

Mincing shallots is not as essential a knife skill as, say, learning how to slice and dice an onion, but a properly minced shallot can spell the difference between a sweet, aromatic, and subtle vinaigrette and one that's overly pungent and onion-y.

J. Kenji López-Alt Mincing shallots is not as essential a knife skill as, say, learning how to slice and dice an onion, but a properly minced shallot can spell the difference between a sweet, aromatic, and subtle vinaigrette and one that's overly pungent and onion-y. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.274912 2017-02-22T07:45:00Z 2017-02-22T07:45:00Z

Watch this video and learn how to cut button or cremini mushrooms into two basic shapes for cooking: quarters and slices.

J. Kenji López-Alt Watch this video and learn how to cut button or cremini mushrooms into two basic shapes for cooking: quarters and slices. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.254315 2017-02-15T10:30:00Z 2017-02-15T10:30:00Z

This quick video will show you how to properly mince sage for recipes.

J. Kenji López-Alt This quick video will show you how to properly mince sage for recipes. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.241803 2016-11-01T07:45:00Z 2016-11-01T07:45:00Z

No matter how you slice 'em, I'd estimate that onions are used in a good 30 to 40% of any cook's savory-dish repertoire, if not more. They are the first thing you should learn how to cut when you pick up a knife, and, at least for me, still one of the most pleasurable foods to take a sharp blade to. In this video and guide, I'll show you the two basic onion cuts—the dice and the slice—and talk a little bit about the flavor and cooking differences you can expect from them.

J. Kenji López-Alt No matter how you slice 'em, I'd estimate that onions are used in a good 30 to 40% of any cook's savory-dish repertoire, if not more. They are the first thing you should learn how to cut when you pick up a knife, and, at least for me, still one of the most pleasurable foods to take a sharp blade to. In this video and guide, I'll show you the two basic onion cuts—the dice and the slice—and talk a little bit about the flavor and cooking differences you can expect from them. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.289312 2016-10-04T10:30:00Z 2016-10-04T10:30:00Z

Peeling and dicing fresh tomatoes is a great technique to know for when you want those tomatoes to melt into a sauce or a soup, if you plan on canning them whole, or if you're making a very delicate tomato sauce where seeds would ruin the texture. It was one of the first techniques I learned at my first Italian-restaurant job, and one that I performed nearly every single day. It's especially useful this time of year, during prime tomato-canning season.

J. Kenji López-Alt Peeling and dicing fresh tomatoes is a great technique to know for when you want those tomatoes to melt into a sauce or a soup, if you plan on canning them whole, or if you're making a very delicate tomato sauce where seeds would ruin the texture. It was one of the first techniques I learned at my first Italian-restaurant job, and one that I performed nearly every single day. It's especially useful this time of year, during prime tomato-canning season. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.193279 2016-09-09T07:45:00Z 2016-09-09T07:45:00Z

A video demo of three basic knife skills that everyone should know for cutting herbs: the slice, the chiffonade, and the rock chop. Learn these and you'll be ready to garnish at a moment's notice.

J. Kenji López-Alt A video demo of three basic knife skills that everyone should know for cutting herbs: the slice, the chiffonade, and the rock chop. Learn these and you'll be ready to garnish at a moment's notice. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.191130 2016-02-25T07:45:00Z 2016-02-25T07:45:00Z

A dish like spaghetti puttanesca—spaghetti in a sauce with tons of olives, capers, and anchovies—is supposed to be a quick and easy meal, but if you don't know how to efficiently chop olives and capers, it can turn into a tediously painstaking affair. These are the easiest ways to deal with them.

J. Kenji López-Alt A dish like spaghetti puttanesca—spaghetti in a sauce with tons of olives, capers, and anchovies—is supposed to be a quick and easy meal, but if you don't know how to efficiently chop olives and capers, it can turn into a tediously painstaking affair. These are the easiest ways to deal with them. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.216015 2015-07-17T07:45:00Z 2015-07-17T07:45:00Z

Learning how to cut a chicken breast into thin cutlets is an essential skill for weeknight cooking. Thinner cutlets cook more rapidly than full-sized breasts and are ideal for searing or breading and frying in dishes like schnitzel, chicken Marsala, or chicken Parmesan. Here's how to do it.

J. Kenji López-Alt Learning how to cut a chicken breast into thin cutlets is an essential skill for weeknight cooking. Thinner cutlets cook more rapidly than full-sized breasts and are ideal for searing or breading and frying in dishes like schnitzel, chicken Marsala, or chicken Parmesan. Here's how to do it. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.276551 2015-05-18T11:00:00Z 2015-05-18T11:00:00Z

Buying a whole strip loin is not only a great way to save money on expensive steaks, it also gives you more control over your final product. All you need is a sharp knife and some very basic butchering skills to get it done. Here's how to do it, step-by-step.

J. Kenji López-Alt Buying a whole strip loin is not only a great way to save money on expensive steaks, it also gives you more control over your final product. All you need is a sharp knife and some very basic butchering skills to get it done. Here's how to do it, step-by-step. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2020://30.209277 2015-04-06T09:00:00Z 2015-04-06T09:00:00Z

An airline chicken breast, also known as a Statler chicken breast or a Chicken <em>suprême</em> is a chicken breast with the first joint of the wing still attached. If I'm serving a whole chicken breast, I prefer airline breasts over regular boneless breasts both for the presentation factor (that bone sticking out just looks so cool), and for the juicier meat it delivers. Here's how to cut an airline chicken breast from a whole chicken.

J. Kenji López-Alt An airline chicken breast, also known as a Statler chicken breast or a Chicken suprême is a chicken breast with the first joint of the wing still attached. If I'm serving a whole chicken breast, I prefer airline breasts over regular boneless breasts both for the presentation factor (that bone sticking out just looks so cool), and for the juicier meat it delivers. Here's how to cut an airline chicken breast from a whole chicken. Read More ]]>