SLICE IT RIGHT!

KNIFE SAFETYAlways use a cutting board. Hold the food

firmly in place with your hand.

For our cutting boards, place a damp dishcloth under the cutting board to prevent slipping.

Use a sharp knife instead of a dull knife. A dull knife requires that you exert more pressure, making you more likely to slip and cut yourself.

Curl your finger tips under on the hand holding the food.

This prevents you from nicking your fingertips or losing part of your finger!

Always cut away from yourself

For rounded foods, first cut a thin slice from the bottom so the food will sit flat on the cutting board.

How to walk/handle a knifeWalk with the knife right against the side of

your body with the blade facing downwards

When walking behind someone with a knife, say ‘behind’ to make the person aware that you are behind them to prevent run-ins.

Slice it Right! Techniques

Chop or MinceTo cut into small pieces

Examples of foods:OnionGarlicCelery

SliceTo cut food into flat pieces

Examples of foods:CucumbersZucchiniCarrots

PeelTo cut away the skin or a thin layer of the

outside of fruits and vegetables

Examples of foods:ApplePearOnion

Cube/DiceTo cut into small squares

Examples of foods:ApplesCheeseBread

JulienneTo cut food into long, thin strips

Examples of foods:CheeseCarrotsPeppers

SectionTo cut food into its natural sections

Examples of foods:OrangeGrapefruitGarlic

CarveTo divide into pieces by cutting or slicing

Examples of foods:Roast beef or porkRoast chicken Turkey

Knife Demo with Jamie Oliverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

yJ44SxiemMs

How to cut an onion with Jamie Oliverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

ZQZtCVkypAo

LET’S MAKE SOUP!