Knife cut
Batonnet
Also: batons, sticks
Chunky sticks, the step before medium-small dice and the shape of thin chips.
Beginner6 × 6 × 50–60 mm
How to cut it
Trim the vegetable into a neat block 5–6 cm long, squaring off the sides.
Cut lengthways into 6 mm planks.
Lay the planks flat, stack two, and cut into 6 mm sticks.
Why this shape
Thick enough to hold its shape through roasting, frying or steaming, thin enough to cook through evenly.
Tips
- Cut batonnet across into 6 mm pieces to get a small dice.
- For chips, cut thicker (10–12 mm) — the same method, just wider planks.
Dishes that use it
Avial
South Indian · 45 min · 284 kcal · Vegetarian
Fish and chips
British · 1 h 5 min · 1017 kcal
Poutine
Canadian · 1 h 20 min · 811 kcal