An idea with a different meaning from its literal meaning - The phrases âsweaty palmsâ or âtwinkling eyesâ have come to mean more than the fact that your palms are sweaty or your eyes have a twinkle in them.
Chiffonade (. [Êi.fÉ.nad]) is a chopping technique in which herbs or leafy green vegetables (such as spinach and basil) are cut into long, thin strips. This is accomplished by stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing the leaves perpendicular to the roll.
2. Gently rinse the leafy ingredient. The chiffonade technique is good for all leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, but also basil, mint, arugula, or sage. All of these need to rinsed under cold water before beginning.