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Paysanne

Also: peasant cut

Thin, flat squares (or triangles and rounds) for rustic soups.

Intermediate12 × 12 × 3 mm

Paysanne diagramPaysanne: Thin, flat squares (or triangles and rounds) for rustic soups. Size 12 × 12 × 3 mm. Drawn to scale with a 1 centimetre bar.

How to cut it

  1. Cut the vegetable into 12 mm batons or bars.

  2. Slice across into 3 mm thin squares.

  3. Rustic paysanne may follow the vegetable's natural shape — keep the thickness even.

Why this shape

Thin pieces cook quickly in broth and layer nicely on a spoon.

Tips

  • Even thickness matters more than the outline: it decides cooking time.

Dishes that use it