ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 154750
DUE DATE: 22 APRIL 2025
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 154750
Due Date: 22 April 2025
Food Preparation I
QUESTION 1 [30]
1.1.1 Elaborate on the different vegetable cutting styles (5 marks)
1. Julienne – Vegetables are cut into thin, matchstick-like strips.
2. Brunoise – Very small, diced cubes usually made from julienned vegetables.
3. Chiffonade – Leafy vegetables/herbs are stacked, rolled, and finely sliced into
thin ribbons.
4. Dice – Vegetables are cut into even cubes (small, medium, or large).
5. Rondelle – Vegetables, especially cylindrical ones like carrots or cucumbers, are
sliced into round disks.
1.1.2 State the type of recipes or dishes they would be used for (5 marks)
1. Julienne – Used in stir-fries, salads, and garnishes (e.g., vegetable stir-fry).
2. Brunoise – Used in soups, sauces, and garnishes (e.g., consommé).
3. Chiffonade – Ideal for garnishing soups or pasta (e.g., basil chiffonade on
tomato soup).
4. Dice – Common in stews, soups, and mixed salads (e.g., potato salad).
5. Rondelle – Used in soups, sautés, and vegetable platters (e.g., carrot rondelles
in chicken stew).