Which knife cut produces fine strips from herbs, called ribbons?

• A. Chiffonade
• B. Concasse
• C. Coulis
• D. Clarified butter

Answer: (A)

Chiffonade is the knife cut that creates fine ribbons from leafy herbs. To do it, stack a few leaves, roll them tightly, then slice across the roll into very thin strips. This produces delicate, ribbon-like pieces that enhance garnish and aroma without crushing the leaves. It’s perfect for finishing dishes with herbs like basil or mint.

Concasse refers to peeling, seeding, and dicing tomatoes or fruit, giving small chunks rather than ribbons. A coulis is a smooth puréed sauce, not a cutting style. Clarified butter is melted butter with the solids removed, used for cooking, not a herb cut.