1.
thick slices; thickly cut
A cutting technique where ingredients are sliced thick (1cm or more). Used when you want a hearty, substantial texture or when the ingredient is the main focus of a dish.
Etymology
厚い (thick) + 切り (cutting)
Cutting technique
Slice ingredients 1cm or thicker. Used for dishes where you want a substantial bite or when slow-cooking will soften the ingredient.
Common ingredients
Market terminology
厚切り is often used in product names:
- 厚切りベーコン - thick-cut bacon
- 厚切りハム - thick-cut ham
- 厚切り食パン - thick-sliced bread
- 厚切り牛タン - thick-cut beef tongue
Common pattern
Similar words
- 厚切り - thick slices
- 薄切り - thin slices
Related Words
Antonym:
薄切り (thin slices)