About YUUKoguchi-giri (thin rounds)
Slicing long, thin vegetables such as green onion or cucumber from the end into even rounds.
👀 At a glance
🔪HowEven slices from the end
🥒Often forGreen onion, cucumber
✨WhyEasy to sprinkle
🔪 How to
1
Lay it sideways and hold it down
2
Cut straight down from the end
3
Move your holding hand back little by little and keep the slices the same width
💡 Why cut it this way
- Even shapes look neat
- Easy to sprinkle on top as a garnish
- Thin slices blend in with the flavors
⚠️ Be careful
- Curl the fingertips of your holding hand slightly inward and keep them away from the blade
- Cutting several green onions at once is quicker. Hold them firmly so they don’t spread apart
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