Beveling Edges (Mentori)

Shave the sharp edges off cut vegetables. They keep their shape through long simmering.

Beveling Edges (Mentori)
Difficulty: 1
Heat: none

Key Points

Shave thin, about 2 mm. Go all the way around. Save the trimmings for miso soup.

Common Failures

Cutting too deep wastes the vegetable. Skipping it leaves broken bits in the pot.

Do this

After cutting daikon or potatoes, run the knife along each sharp edge. Shave off a thin strip all the way around.

Why it works

Sharp corners rub against each other in a simmering pot. They crumble and cloud the broth. Rounded edges stay smooth for hours.

When to skip it

Skip it for quick stir-fries and soups under 15 minutes. The pieces will not break that fast.