Rondelle and Decorative Rondelle Cuts

Rondelles are simple rounds or ovals cut from conical or cylindrical vegetables. There isn’t a precise dimension as it depends on the vegetable size. The key is that once you start to cut a slice, all subsequent sizes should have the same thickness.

The thickness of the cut that you select depends on your desired cooking time. As such, vegetables for slow-cooked dishes should be cut thicker, whereas quickly cooked dishes such as a stir fry calls for a thinner cut. You can create decorative rondelles by scraping the vegetable all around its length using a channel knife.