A key part of "adulting" — which has become known as millennials' ability to complete daily tasks — is learning to cook. And great knife skills, from how to hold one properly to mincing garlic, are essential to becoming a better cook.
Here are six basic knife skills, as pointed out by Tasty, to master in your 20s.
1. How to grip the knife properly
Before you start chopping anything, you want to make sure you're holding the knife correctly. This means putting your finger and your thumb at the very back of the knife and wrapping your fingers around the handle. It gives you a firm grip and more control when you're chopping:
2. How to cut properly
A common mistake is using the slicing motion and chopping down aggressively on the cutting board. To get an even cut, you want to use a rocking motion, going back and forth with the knife:
3. How to dice
4. How to mince
5. How to chiffonade
If you need to garnish a dish, you'll probably use this cut. The most common things you'll chiffonade are herbs, like basil.
6. How to julienne
Original article from: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/27/6-basic-knife-skills-you-should-master-in-your-20s.html
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