BasicsOsnove · 01

Same size,
same cooking.
Ista veličina,
isto kuvanje.

Every cut with its exact size and how it is done. Sizes follow the CIA standard; where the French school differs, both are given. Cubes are drawn against a 2 cm reference cube, so you can see the real difference.Svaki rez sa tačnom merom i načinom kako se radi. Mere prate CIA standard; gde se francuska škola razlikuje, navedene su obe. Kocke su nacrtane uz referentnu kocku od 2 cm, da se vidi stvarna razlika.

  • 01
    Hold the knifeKako se drži nož

    Pinch the blade where it meets the handle, between thumb and the side of the index finger; the other three fingers hold the handle. The knife becomes part of the hand and does not wobble.Sečivo uhvati tamo gde prelazi u dršku, između palca i bočne strane kažiprsta; ostala tri prsta drže dršku. Nož tako postaje deo šake i ne klati se.

  • 02
    The guiding hand: the clawDruga ruka: kandža

    Fingertips curled under, knuckles forward. The flat of the blade slides along the knuckles, so the edge never meets a fingertip. The knuckles set the thickness of the cut.Vrhovi prstiju podvijeni, zglobovi napred. Ravan deo sečiva klizi uz zglobove, pa oštrica nikad ne dolazi do jagodica. Zglobovi određuju debljinu reza.

  • 03
    A flat base firstPrvo ravna osnova

    Take a thin slice off one side so the vegetable lies still. A round thing that rolls is how most kitchen cuts happen.Odseci tanak sloj sa jedne strane da povrće leži mirno. Povrće koje se kotrlja najčešći je uzrok posekotina u kuhinji.

  • 04
    Plank, stick, cubePloča, štapić, kocka

    Almost every cut comes from the same order: square off the vegetable, cut planks of the wanted thickness, stack them and cut sticks, then cut the sticks across into cubes. Julienne becomes brunoise, batonnet becomes small dice.Skoro svaki rez ide istim redom: povrće se opseče u kvadar, seče se na ploče željene debljine, ploče se slože i seku na štapiće, a štapići poprečno na kocke. Od julienne nastaje brunoise, od batonneta mala kocka.

  • 05
    Same size, same cookingIsta veličina, isto kuvanje

    The point of a cut is not looks: pieces of the same size cook in the same time. Short cooking wants a fine cut, long cooking a thick one.Rez nije zbog izgleda: komadi iste veličine kuvaju se isto vreme. Kratko kuvanje traži sitan rez, dugo kuvanje krupan.

  • 06
    Trimmings are not wasteObresci nisu otpad

    What is left after squaring off goes into stock, purée or soup. Weigh it once: that is your yield, and it belongs in the costing.Ono što ostane posle opsecanja ide u temeljac, pire ili supu. Izmeri jednom: to je tvoje iskorišćenje, i ono ulazi u kalkulaciju.

Block, planks, sticks, cubes
Kvadar, ploče, štapići, kocke
BlockKvadarPlanksPločeSticksŠtapićiCubesKocke

SticksŠtapići

Julienne50 mm3 × 3
Julienne50 mm3 × 3

JulienneJulienne julienne

3 × 3 mm, 25–50 mm long3 × 3 mm, dužina 25–50 mm
  1. Peel and cut the vegetable into 5 cm lengths; take a slice off one side so it lies flat.Oljušti i iseci povrće na komade od 5 cm; odseci jednu stranu da leži ravno.
  2. Cut planks 3 mm thick.Iseci ploče debljine 3 mm.
  3. Stack two or three planks and cut them into 3 mm sticks.Složi dve-tri ploče i seci štapiće od 3 mm.

For: Za: Garnish for consommé, quick sauté, salads; the start of brunoise.Prilog konsomeu, brzo sotiranje, salate; polazna tačka za brunoise.

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Fine julienne50 mm1.5 × 1.5
Fina julienne50 mm1,5 × 1,5

Fine julienneFina julienne julienne fine

1.5 × 1.5 mm, 25–50 mm long1,5 × 1,5 mm, dužina 25–50 mm
  1. As julienne, but with 1.5 mm planks; a mandoline makes the planks even.Kao julienne, ali sa pločama od 1,5 mm; mandolina daje ujednačene ploče.
  2. Cut the stacked planks into 1.5 mm threads.Složene ploče seci na niti od 1,5 mm.

For: Za: Raw garnish, citrus zest, ginger, leek for frying.Sirov ukras, korica citrusa, đumbir, praziluk za prženje.

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Allumette (matchstick)70 mm3 × 3
Allumette (šibice)70 mm3 × 3

Allumette (matchstick)Allumette (šibice) pommes allumettes

3 × 3 mm, 70 mm long (CSSDM); for the CIA it is julienne in potato3 × 3 mm, dužina 70 mm (CSSDM); za CIA to je julienne od krompira
  1. Square the potato and cut 3 mm planks, 7 cm long.Krompir opseci u kvadar i iseci ploče od 3 mm, dužine 7 cm.
  2. Cut 3 mm sticks; rinse off the starch in cold water and dry well before frying.Iseci štapiće od 3 mm; isperi skrob hladnom vodom i dobro osuši pre prženja.

For: Za: Thin fried potatoes.Tanak prženi krompir.

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Batonnet60 mm6 × 6
Batonnet60 mm6 × 6

BatonnetBatonnet bâtonnet · jardinière

6 × 6 mm, 50–65 mm long6 × 6 mm, dužina 50–65 mm
  1. Cut planks 6 mm thick from the squared vegetable.Od opsečenog povrća iseci ploče od 6 mm.
  2. Stack and cut 6 mm sticks.Složi i seci štapiće od 6 mm.

For: Za: Glazed vegetables, crudités; the start of small dice.Glazirano povrće, sirovo povrće za umakanje; polazna tačka za malu kocku.

French school: jardinière 5 × 5 × 50 mm, mignonnette (potato) 5 × 5 × 70 mm.Francuska škola: jardinière 5 × 5 × 50 mm, mignonnette (krompir) 5 × 5 × 70 mm.

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Pont-neuf70 mm10 × 10
Pont-neuf70 mm10 × 10

Pont-neufPont-neuf pommes pont-neuf

10 × 10 mm, 70 mm long10 × 10 mm, dužina 70 mm
  1. Square a large potato to a 7 cm block.Veliki krompir opseci u kvadar dužine 7 cm.
  2. Cut 1 cm planks, then 1 cm sticks.Iseci ploče od 1 cm, pa štapiće od 1 cm.

For: Za: Thick fried potatoes, traditionally stacked like bricks.Debeo prženi krompir, tradicionalno složen kao cigle.

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DiceKocke

Fine brunoise1.5 mm20 mm
Fina brunoise1,5 mm20 mm

Fine brunoiseFina brunoise brunoise fine

1.5 mm cubekocka 1,5 mm
  1. Cut fine julienne (1.5 mm).Iseci finu julienne (1,5 mm).
  2. Gather the threads and cut across every 1.5 mm.Skupi niti i seci poprečno na svakih 1,5 mm.

For: Za: Sauce garnish, vinaigrettes, consommé.Ukras u sosu, vinegreti, konsome.

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Brunoise3 mm20 mm
Brunoise3 mm20 mm

BrunoiseBrunoise brunoise

3 mm cubekocka 3 mm
  1. Cut julienne (3 mm).Iseci julienne (3 mm).
  2. Line up the sticks and cut across every 3 mm.Poređaj štapiće i seci poprečno na svakih 3 mm.

For: Za: Soffritto for fine sauces, salsa, tartare.Osnova za fine sosove, salsa, tartar.

French school: 2 mm.Francuska škola: 2 mm.

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Small dice6 mm20 mm
Mala kocka6 mm20 mm

Small diceMala kocka macédoine

6 mm cubekocka 6 mm
  1. Cut batonnets (6 mm).Iseci batonnete (6 mm).
  2. Cut across every 6 mm.Seci poprečno na svakih 6 mm.

For: Za: Vegetable salads, soups, garnish that keeps its shape.Salate od povrća, supe, prilog koji čuva oblik.

French macédoine: 5 mm.Francuska macédoine: 5 mm.

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Medium dice12 mm20 mm
Srednja kocka12 mm20 mm

Medium diceSrednja kocka parmentier

12 mm cubekocka 12 mm
  1. Cut 12 mm planks, then 12 mm sticks, then across every 12 mm.Ploče od 12 mm, štapići od 12 mm, pa poprečno na svakih 12 mm.

For: Za: Roast potatoes, stews, soups with body.Pečen krompir, čorbe, supe sa telom.

French parmentier: 1 cm.Francuski parmentier: 1 cm.

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Large dice20 mm
Velika kocka20 mm

Large diceVelika kocka carré

20 mm cubekocka 20 mm
  1. Cut 2 cm planks, 2 cm sticks, then across every 2 cm.Ploče od 2 cm, štapići od 2 cm, pa poprečno na svakih 2 cm.

For: Za: Long braises, roasting trays, rustic soups.Dugo pirjanje, pečenje u plehu, rustične supe.

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Mirepoix
Mirepoa

MirepoixMirepoa mirepoix

Irregular cubes; size follows cooking timeNepravilne kocke; veličina prema vremenu kuvanja
  1. No need for perfect cubes: what matters is that the pieces are about the same size.Ne moraju biti savršene kocke: važno je da su komadi otprilike iste veličine.
  2. Cut to suit the cooking time: the shorter the cooking, the smaller the pieces.Seci prema vremenu kuvanja: što kraće kuvanje, to sitniji komadi.

For: Za: Aromatic base of stocks, sauces and braises.Aromatična osnova temeljaca, sosova i pirjanja.

Small (6–12 mm) for fish stock, 20–45 min; large (2–2.5 cm) for veal stock, 6–8 h. Modern standard by weight: onion 2 : carrot 1 : celery 1.Sitna (6–12 mm) za riblji temeljac, 20–45 min; krupna (2–2,5 cm) za teleći temeljac, 6–8 h. Savremeni odnos po masi: luk 2 : šargarepa 1 : celer 1.

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Slices and flatsListići i kolutovi

Paysanne12 mm12 mm3 mm
Paysanne12 mm12 mm3 mm

PaysannePaysanne paysanne

12 × 12 × 3 mm12 × 12 × 3 mm
  1. Cut 12 mm square sticks.Iseci štapiće preseka 12 × 12 mm.
  2. Slice them across every 3 mm.Seci ih poprečno na svakih 3 mm.

For: Za: Country soups, quick-cooked vegetables.Seoske supe, brzo kuvano povrće.

French school: 10 × 10 mm, 5 mm thick. Can also be round or triangular: what counts is the thickness.Francuska škola: 10 × 10 mm, debljine 5 mm. Može biti i okrugla ili trougaona: bitna je debljina.

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Lozenge12 × 12 mm3 mm
Romb12 × 12 mm3 mm

LozengeRomb losange

12 × 12 × 3 mm, diamond12 × 12 × 3 mm, romb
  1. Cut planks 3 mm thick and strips 12 mm wide.Iseci ploče od 3 mm i trake širine 12 mm.
  2. Cut the strips on the diagonal every 12 mm.Trake seci ukoso na svakih 12 mm.

For: Za: Garnish, peppers, leeks.Ukras, paprika, praziluk.

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Fermière5 mm
Fermière5 mm

FermièreFermière fermière

3–12 mm thick, follows the shapedebljine 3–12 mm, prati oblik
  1. Halve or quarter the vegetable lengthwise.Povrće preseci napola ili na četvrtine po dužini.
  2. Slice across at an even thickness; the shape follows the vegetable.Seci poprečno u ujednačenoj debljini; oblik prati povrće.

For: Za: Rustic garnish, stews, where looks matter less than even cooking.Rustičan prilog, varivo, gde je ujednačeno kuvanje važnije od izgleda.

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RondelleØ 24 mm5 mm
RondelaØ 24 mm5 mm

RondelleRondela rondelle

3–12 mm thickdebljine 3–12 mm
  1. Peel a cylindrical vegetable and cut across at an even thickness.Oljušti povrće valjkastog oblika i seci poprečno u ujednačenoj debljini.

For: Za: Carrots, courgettes, cucumbers; glazed carrots (Vichy).Šargarepa, tikvice, krastavac; glazirana šargarepa (Vichy).

French school: 5–10 mm. Chips on the mandoline: 2 mm.Francuska škola: 5–10 mm. Čips na mandolini: 2 mm.

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Bias5 mm
Koso5 mm

BiasKoso biseau · sifflet

Oval slices, 5–10 mm thickovalni kolutovi, debljine 5–10 mm
  1. Hold the knife at an angle to the vegetable and cut even slices.Drži nož pod uglom u odnosu na povrće i seci ujednačene kolutove.
  2. The sharper the angle, the longer the oval.Što je ugao oštriji, to je kolut duži.

For: Za: Stir-fries, spring onions, a larger surface that browns.Brzo prženje u voku, mladi luk, veća površina koja rumeni.

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Roll cut180°
Kosi rez s okretanjem180°

Roll cutKosi rez s okretanjem oblique

Pieces with two angled faceskomadi sa dve kose strane
  1. Cut once on the diagonal.Preseci jednom ukoso.
  2. Roll the vegetable half a turn (180°) and cut again at the same angle; repeat.Okreni povrće za pola kruga (180°) i seci ponovo pod istim uglom; ponavljaj.

For: Za: Carrots and parsnips for roasting or braising: more surface, even cooking.Šargarepa i paškanat za pečenje ili pirjanje: više površine, ujednačeno kuvanje.

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Leaves, onions, herbsLišće, luk, bilje

Chiffonade
Chiffonade

ChiffonadeChiffonade chiffonnade

Ribbons 4–10 mm wide; herbs are cut finertrake širine 4–10 mm; začinsko bilje se seče tanje
  1. Stack the leaves, largest at the bottom.Složi listove jedan na drugi, najveći dole.
  2. Roll them tightly lengthwise.Čvrsto ih urolaj po dužini.
  3. Slice across the roll into thin ribbons; do not crush, cut.Seci rolnu poprečno na tanke trake; nemoj gnječiti, seci.

For: Za: Basil, sorrel, lettuce, spinach in soups.Bosiljak, kiseljak, zelena salata, spanać u supi.

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Fine dice of onionroot
Sitno seckan lukkoren

Fine dice of onionSitno seckan luk ciseler

Even small dice, about 2–3 mmujednačena sitna kocka, oko 2–3 mm
  1. Halve the onion through the root and peel; the root holds the layers together.Preseci luk napola kroz koren i oljušti; koren drži slojeve na okupu.
  2. Cut lengthwise toward the root, without cutting through it.Seci po dužini prema korenu, ali ga ne preseci.
  3. Make one or two horizontal cuts toward the root.Napravi jedan ili dva vodoravna reza prema korenu.
  4. Slice across: the dice fall off the knife.Seci poprečno: kockice same padaju sa noža.

For: Za: Shallots for sauces and vinaigrettes, onions for every base.Ljutika za sosove i vinegrete, luk za svaku osnovu.

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Thin slices
Rezanje na tanko

Thin slicesRezanje na tanko émincer

Even slices; mushrooms 5 mmujednačeni listići; pečurke 5 mm
  1. Halve the onion, lay it flat and slice from one end to the other.Preseci luk napola, položi ga ravno i seci od jednog kraja do drugog.
  2. Along the fibres the slices hold their shape when cooked; across the fibres they soften faster.Po vlaknima listići drže oblik u kuvanju; poprečno na vlakna brže omekšaju.

For: Za: Onions to sweat or caramelise, mushrooms, fennel.Luk za dinstanje ili karamelizovanje, pečurke, komorač.

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Mincing
Sitno seckanje

MincingSitno seckanje hacher

As fine as possible, evenlyšto sitnije, ujednačeno
  1. Dry the herbs well first; wet leaves turn to paste.Bilje prvo dobro osuši; mokri listovi postanu kaša.
  2. Rough-chop, then keep the tip of the knife on the board and rock the blade over the pile.Grubo iseckaj, pa drži vrh noža na dasci i ljuljaj sečivo preko gomilice.
  3. Gather the pile with the flat of the blade and repeat; stop before it bruises.Skupi gomilicu ravnim delom sečiva i ponovi; stani pre nego što pocrni.

For: Za: Parsley, garlic, shallots, capers.Peršun, beli luk, ljutika, kapar.

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Shaped cutsOblikovani rezovi

Tourné≈ 50 mm7 faces
Tourné≈ 50 mm7 strana

TournéTourné tourner

About 5 cm long, seven equal facesdužine oko 5 cm, sedam jednakih strana
  1. Cut pieces 5 cm long and rough-shape them into barrels.Iseci komade dužine 5 cm i grubo ih oblikuj u burenca.
  2. With a curved tourné knife, cut from top to bottom in one curved stroke, turning the piece a seventh each time.Zakrivljenim nožem za tourné seci od vrha do dna jednim lučnim potezom, okrećući komad svaki put za sedminu.
  3. All seven faces equal, both ends flat.Svih sedam strana iste širine, oba kraja ravna.

For: Za: Classic garnish of potatoes, carrots, turnips; the trimmings go into purée.Klasičan prilog od krompira, šargarepe, repe; obresci idu u pire.

French school by size: cocotte 5 cm, 15–20 g; château 6 cm, 30–40 g; fondante 8 cm, 70–80 g.Francuska škola po veličini: cocotte 5 cm, 15–20 g; château 6 cm, 30–40 g; fondante 8 cm, 70–80 g.

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ParisienneØ 18 mm
KugliceØ 18 mm

ParisienneKuglice parisienne

Balls made with a melon ballerkuglice kašikom za kuglice
  1. Press the scoop into the flesh up to its rim.Utisni kašiku u meso do ivice.
  2. Turn it a full circle and lift out the ball.Okreni je za ceo krug i izvadi kuglicu.

For: Za: Potatoes (pommes parisienne), melon, apples; the rest goes into purée or juice.Krompir (pommes parisienne), dinja, jabuka; ostatak ide u pire ili sok.

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Tomato concassé8 mm20 mm
Konkase od paradajza8 mm20 mm

Tomato concasséKonkase od paradajza concasser

Peeled, seeded tomato in 8 mm diceoljušten paradajz bez semena, kocke 8 mm
  1. Score a cross on the bottom and drop into boiling water until the skin starts to split (CSSDM gives 1 minute; ripe tomatoes often split sooner).Zareži krst na dnu i potopi u ključalu vodu dok kožica ne počne da puca (CSSDM navodi 1 minut; zreo paradajz često pukne i ranije).
  2. Straight into iced water, then peel.Odmah u ledenu vodu, pa oljušti.
  3. Quarter, remove the seeds, cut into 8 mm strips and then dice.Iseci na četvrtine, izvadi seme, iseci trake od 8 mm pa kocke.

For: Za: Sauces, salsa, garnish; seeds and juice go into stock or sauce.Sosovi, salsa, prilog; seme i sok idu u temeljac ili sos.

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