Tear
Pulling food apart with your hands instead of cutting it. Rough torn edges catch dressing better and won't bruise delicate herbs the way a knife does.
Used for
- basil
- lettuce
- bread for croutons
- mozzarella
In the kitchen
- use clean dry hands
- tear into bite-sized pieces
- embrace the irregular shapes
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