About YUURan-giri (roll cut)
Cutting on a diagonal while turning the vegetable a little each time. The shapes differ, but keep the size the same.
👀 At a glance
🔄HowTurn and cut diagonally
🥕Often forCarrot, eggplant, burdock
🍲Often inSimmered dishes, stir-fries
🔪 How to
1
Cut the end on a diagonal
2
Turn the vegetable a little toward you
3
Cut diagonally again, through the middle of the cut face
4
Repeat “turn → cut”. The trick is to keep the pieces the same size
💡 Why cut it this way
- Lots of cut surfaces, so it soaks up flavor
- Same size means it cooks evenly
⚠️ Be careful
- Curl the fingertips of your holding hand slightly inward and keep them away from the blade
- Put the knife down on the board before you turn the vegetable
