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Knife Skill--Brunoise

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First, cut panels from the pepper and remove any white membrane.
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Next, cut the prepared panels lengthwise into very thin strips, called a julienne.
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Then neatly group the strips into a "woodpile" and slice across in thin cuts--creating very fine, confetti-like pieces of pepper. These are beautiful as a garnish, or in a soup or sauce.
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To brunoise a broader vegetable, such as a carrot, first trim the vegetable so its sides are straight and at right angles.
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Next, holding your knife vertically, slice very thin panels.
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Stack the panels or lay them out, then cut them lengthwise into very thin julienne. Remember to keep your fingers tucked in, and out of the knife's path.
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Finally, turn the julienne and chop them into a beautiful brunoise.