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Knife Skills—Chiffonade

Any leafy herb such as basil, oregano or mint can be easily cut into delicate ribbons using this simple technique.
     
  How To Knife Skills: Chiffonade. 1. Stack 3–4 leaves together.  
       
  How To Knife Skills: Chiffonade. 2. Roll the leaves into a cylinder.  
       
  How To Knife Skills: Chiffonade. 3. Support one end of the cylinder with your fingers and cut across to create the ribbons. Unravel the leaves and sprinkle over your dish.  
   

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