Mincing

Mincing is a food preparation technique where food ingredients are finely divided into uniform pieces. Mincing is often used in the preparation of meat, vegetables, fruit, and nuts.

Process

Mincing can be accomplished with a knife or a food processor. When mincing with a knife, the food is cut into thin strips, then the strips are cut into cubes. The cubes are then chopped repeatedly until the desired size is achieved. When using a food processor, the food is placed in the processor and the machine is run until the food is minced to the desired size.

Uses

Mincing is used in many different cuisines around the world. In French cuisine, mincing is often used in the preparation of mirepoix, a mixture of onions, carrots, and celery that is used as a base for many dishes. In Chinese cuisine, minced garlic and ginger are common ingredients. Mincing is also used in the preparation of ground meat for dishes like hamburgers and meatloaf.

See also

• Chopping (cooking)
• Dicing
• Julienning

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