Topic · Knife Skills & Vegetable Cuts
Paysanne Cut
Paysanne (translation: paysant)
Paysanne cut vegetables may be either in squares, triangles, circles or half rounds/semi-circles. In order to cut economically, the shape of the vegetable will determine the shape in which the vegetable should be cut. All the vegetables should be cut thin, to a width of about 1-2 mm (1/2 in).
How to cut a Paysanne:
- Peel the vegetable using a peeler or paring knife
- Top and tail cut the vegetable by removing the ends
- Use a knife to cut grooves along the length of the carrot
- Other shapes can be created by giving the carrot three or four sides along its length
- The carrot can then be cut crosswise, in 3 mm (1/8 in) wide slices.
- The shapes made can vary from circles, squares, and triangles to flowers.