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diagonal cut; cutting on a bias
a cutting technique where vegetables or other ingredients are sliced at an angle rather than straight across, increasing surface area and improving appearance
ねぎは斜め切りにする。
Cut the green onion diagonally.
斜め切りにすると火の通りが早くなる。
Cutting diagonally makes the heat penetrate faster.
きゅうりを斜め切りにして酢の物に加えた。
I sliced the cucumber diagonally and added it to the vinegared dish.
斜め切り is a cutting technique where ingredients are sliced at an angle rather than straight across.
USAGE:
Commonly used for long, cylindrical vegetables like 長ねぎ (green onion), きゅうり (cucumber), ごぼう (burdock root), and セロリ (celery). The diagonal cut creates larger surface area, which helps seasonings absorb better and reduces cooking time.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 斜め切りにする: to cut diagonally
- 斜め薄切り: thin diagonal slices
RELATED CUTTING TECHNIQUES:
- 輪切り: round slices (straight across)
- 半月切り: half-moon slices
- 乱切り: rough/random cut
- 千切り: julienne (thin strips)
- 微塵切り: mincing