chiffonade
noun
chif·fo·nade
ˌshi-fə-ˈnād 
ˌshi-fə-ˈnäd
ˌshi-fə-ˈnäd
: shredded or finely cut vegetables or herbs used especially as a garnish
Examples of chiffonade in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Roll basil, mint and cilantro leaves together, and using a sharp knife, slice in a chiffonade cut.
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Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, reserved sautéed zucchini, puréed zucchini mixture, the chiffonade of basil and a 4-ounce ladle of pasta cooking water, stirring to combine.
—Dallas News, 7 June 2022
Fortunately for the table, the crusty pork Milanese shows up as merely a substantial cutlet splayed across a chiffonade of snap peas and fresh mint.
—Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021
After baking and cooling slightly, sprinkle with powdered sugar and fresh basil—cut chiffonade for the fanciest presentation—for a light and pretty garnish.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2021
Stack the mint leaves and slice into very fine strips (chiffonade).
—SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
Knife skills workshop — Mark Jasso will show how to cut, dice, julienne and chiffonade.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2019
Sprinkle basil chiffonade over the top, or overlap the slices and place basil leaves between the slices.
—Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2019
Top with buffalo mozzarella, basil chiffonade, balsamic syrup, and capers.
—Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, 1 May 2010
Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, reserved sautéed zucchini, puréed zucchini mixture, the chiffonade of basil and a 4-ounce ladle of pasta cooking water, stirring to combine.
—Dallas News, 7 June 2022
Fortunately for the table, the crusty pork Milanese shows up as merely a substantial cutlet splayed across a chiffonade of snap peas and fresh mint.
—Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021
After baking and cooling slightly, sprinkle with powdered sugar and fresh basil—cut chiffonade for the fanciest presentation—for a light and pretty garnish.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2021
Stack the mint leaves and slice into very fine strips (chiffonade).
—SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
Knife skills workshop — Mark Jasso will show how to cut, dice, julienne and chiffonade.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2019
Sprinkle basil chiffonade over the top, or overlap the slices and place basil leaves between the slices.
—Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2019
Top with buffalo mozzarella, basil chiffonade, balsamic syrup, and capers.
—Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, 1 May 2010
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Word History
Etymology
French chiffonnade, from chiffonner to crumple, from chiffon
First Known Use
1877, in the meaning defined above
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“Chiffonade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiffonade. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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