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.
厚切りベーコンを焼く。
Grill thick-cut bacon.
大根を厚切りにして煮物を作る。
Cut the daikon into thick slices and make a simmered dish.
厚切り食パンでトーストを作る。
Make toast with thick-sliced bread.
WORD STRUCTURE:
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:
- ベーコン - bacon
- ハム - ham
- 食パン - sliced bread
- 大根 - daikon
- ステーキ - steak
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:
「〜を厚切りにする」 - to cut ~ thickly
CONTRAST:
- 厚切り - thick slices
- 薄切り - thin slices
Related Words
Antonym:
薄切り (thin slices)