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The Bias Cut: Why Angle Matters
Cutting vegetables on the diagonal exposes more surface area for faster cooking and better sauce absorption.
What Is a Bias Cut
Instead of slicing straight across a vegetable, you hold your knife at a 45-degree angle. The resulting oval-shaped pieces have up to 50% more surface area.
Benefits
- 1More surface area for browning and caramelization.
- 2Sauces cling better to the angled faces.
- 3Pieces look more elegant on the plate.
- 4Cook faster due to increased exposure.
Best For
- 1Scallions / green onions.
- 2Carrots and celery in stir-fries.
- 3Baguette slices for crostini.
- 4Sausage links for presentation.
