Knife Skills: Cutting Techniques

ELLICSR Wellness Chef Geremy Capone shows two basic cutting techniques that will help make cooking preparation safer and easier. For these cutting techniques we will use the classic chef’s knife. This all purposed knife is one that you will use for most of your cooking preparation. Before starting, make sure that your cutting board is stable by placing a damp cloth underneath the cutting board. This will help secure the board in place making cutting ingredients a lot safer. Next, make sure that any larger, round ingredients aren’t rolling around on the cutting board while you try to cut them. Slice of a small piece off one side of the ingredient to create a flat edge. This will secure the ingredient and make it safer to cut. The first cutting technique is called the Cross Chop. Hold the knife using the your thumb and index finger, and pinch the part of the blade where it meets the handle. Wrap the rest of your fingers comfortably around the handle. With your other hand flat on top o