chiffonade
/ˌʃɪfəˈneɪd/
verb
- To cut herbs or leafy vegetables into thin strips or ribbons.
- You can chiffonade any leafy herb to make a beautiful garnish.
- The recipe says to chiffonade the basil before adding it to the pasta.
- He carefully chiffonades the kale for the salad.
noun
- A preparation of herbs or leafy vegetables that have been cut into thin strips or ribbons, used as a garnish or in salads.
- The chef topped the soup with a chiffonade of basil.
- She learned how to make a perfect chiffonade of lettuce for the garnish.
- For a fresh salad, add a chiffonade of spinach and mint leaves.